Hypertension nonpharmacologic therapy

The complexity of the heart failure syndrome necessitates a comprehensive approach to management that includes accurate diagnosis, identification and treatment of risk factors (e.g., diabetes, hypertension, and coronary artery disease), elimination or minimization of precipitating factors such as NSAlDs, and appropriate pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic therapy. 

Nonpharmacologic treatment (particularly weight loss in obese children) is the cornerstone of therapy of primary hypertension. 

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