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Heart Check ups for children with ADHD
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started by nlodes on Apr 22.
The following link provides information regarding a recent recommendation by the American Heart Association that children who are taking (or are considering taking) stimulant medications to treat this condition, be screened for heart problems. Apparently children with heart conditions are 3x more likely to be diagnosed with ADHD, and stimulant medications may cause additional stress on the heart. For more information visit:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/24244468/
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