OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this activity, the participant should be able to:
1. Discuss how to accurately diagnose pediatric hypertension using the 2017 AAP guidelines, including proper blood pressure measurement technique and interpretation of age-, sex-, and height-adjusted normative values  
2.  Differentiate between primary and secondary hypertension in children and adolescents using clinical features, risk factors, and appropriate diagnostic algorithms
3.  Identify target organ damage associated with pediatric hypertension, including left ventricular hypertrophy and vascular changes Understand utility of echocardiogram and ambulatory blood pressure monitor for HTN evaluation Implement evidence-based treatment strategies, including lifestyle modifications and pharmacologic therapy when indicated. Recognize special populations at increased risk for hypertension requiring enhanced surveillance.

FACULTY DISCLOSURE: Dr. Hashim & Dr. Banker has no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

PLANNER DISCLOSURE: The planners have no relevant financial relationship(s) with companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

ACCREDITATION: The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

DESIGNATION:  The A. Webb Roberts Center for Continuing Medical Education of Baylor Scott & White Health designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

ABP MOC:  Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the learner to earn up to 1.0 MOC points in the American Board of Pediatrics’ (ABP) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABP MOC credit.

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