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Kidney Week

Clinical Practice Session

A Lifespan Approach to Pediatric Hypertension: Guiding Care from Youth to Adulthood

November 06, 2025 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Location: Room 351D, Convention Center

Session Description

Despite its rising prevalence, pediatric hypertension remains underdiagnosed, leading to significant long-term cardiovascular and kidney outcomes. This session emphasizes integrated strategies for managing hypertension, highlighting early, evidence-based interventions, and seamless care transitions into adulthood. Key topics include BP screening; barriers to implementation; outcomes of untreated hypertension; and strategies for prevention, treatment, and education. The goal is to empower health care professionals to reduce chronic hypertension burden and improve lifelong health outcomes.

Learning Objective(s)

  • Describe current challenges in diagnosing and treating pediatric hypertension
  • Identify evidence-based interventions for early diagnosis and treatment of pediatric hypertension
  • Compare strategies for successful transition from pediatric to adult providers

Learning Pathway(s)

  • Pediatric Nephrology
  • Hypertension and Cardiorenal Disorders

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