17-year-old high blood pressure check what items

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17-year-old high blood pressure requires basic examination, laboratory examination, ECG and cardiac ultrasound, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, etc., in addition to genetic testing, hormone determination, etc., and attention to lifestyle adjustments. 17-year-old high blood pressure requires the following examinations: 1. Basic examination: Including height, weight, waist circumference, hip circumference, measurement of blood pressure, heart rate, etc., to assess the overall health status. 2. Laboratory examination: such as blood routine, urine routine, blood sugar, blood lipids, blood uric acid, electrolytes, etc., to understand the metabolism of the body. 3. ECG and cardiac ultrasound: check the structure and function of the heart, exclude hypertension caused by heart disease. 4. Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring: assess the 24-hour blood pressure changes and understand the fluctuation characteristics of blood pressure.5. Other examinations: if there is a family genetic tendency, genetic testing may be required; hypertension caused by endocrine diseases may be suspected, hormone determination may be required. It should be noted that adolescent hypertension may be related to many factors, such as obesity, bad lifestyle, genetic factors, etc. Therefore, in addition to the above examinations, it is also necessary to pay attention to lifestyle adjustments, such as reasonable diet, moderate exercise, reduce salt intake, maintain adequate sleep, etc. At the same time, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's advice for treatment and follow-up. For 17-year-olds, high blood pressure should be noticed and treated promptly. The doctor will conduct a comprehensive evaluation and examination according to the specific situation to determine the cause and develop appropriate treatment options. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications related to hypertension. At the same time, parents should also give support and attention to encourage children to actively cooperate with treatment and lifestyle changes.

17-year-old high blood pressure check what items

17-year-old high blood pressure check what items



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