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Hypertension

Stepwise algorithm for the diagnostic evaluation of hypertension in children. This is the hypertension workup algorithm, not the blood-pressure percentile calculator.

Documented hypertension

Gradient between upper and lower blood pressures

Abnormal urinalysis

Predominant white blood cells

Predominant red blood cells

If urinalysis normal (no abnormal urinalysis)

Source: From Kliegman RM, Greenbaum LA, Lye PS: Practical strategies in pediatric diagnosis and therapy, ed 2, Philadelphia, 2004, Elsevier, p 222.

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