Emily Bosler was diagnosed with hypertension at the age of 13. Though she has a strong family history of high blood pressure — both her parents have it — it was a shocking and unexpected diagnosis at such a young age. However, Bosler’s positive and inspiring experience at Akron Children’s Hospital changed her life for […]
New screening guidelines to help identify kids with high blood pressure
The percentage of kids with high blood pressure has been climbing for decades. About 3.5 percent of children and teens have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure doesn’t present symptoms in kids, and it can be difficult to diagnose. Height, age, sex and other factors can affect a young person’s blood […]
