Hypertension: tests and diagnosis

Hypertension: tests and diagnosis

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Hypertension is diagnosed by measuring your child’s blood pressure.

Your doctor will examine your child and ask about their symptoms and any medicines that they take.

Your child may also have blood tests and urine tests.

Your child may have an echocardiogram (ECHO) that looks at the structure of the heart and how well it pumps blood.

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