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
Moderators
Presentations
- Improving Pediatric Hypertension Screening in Primary Care: Challenges and Strategies
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Long-Term Kidney, Cardiovascular, and Cognitive Effects of Pediatric Hypertension
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
- New Advances in Evaluation and Management of Pediatric Hypertension
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Navigating the Shift: Effective Transition Strategies for Children with Hypertension
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM