It advises that after a diagnosis of ADHD has been made, but before therapy with a stimulant or other medication is initiated, a thorough evaluation should be performed, with special attention to ...

Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should get a thorough cardiac evaluation and monitoring that includes an electrocardiogram (ECG) before treatment with stimulant drugs.

An ECG-only screening strategy, interestingly, would be a more cost-effective approach, according to the authors, led by Dr Peter Denchev (National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD).

ADHD is highly genetic, with about 74% of diagnoses linked to genetic causes — often running in families.

An EKG can detect abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Children who are already on ADHD drugs should also be tested, Vetter said.

The American Heart Association (AHA) suggests a screening ECG before starting stimulant medications in children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). A rare association of sudden ...

Contrary to popular belief, non-stimulant ADHD medications (atomoxetine and viloxazine) affect heart rate and blood pressure just as much as stimulants do. All ADHD medications except guanfacine ...

NEW YORK — Children should be screened for heart problems with an electrocardiogram before getting drugs like Ritalin to treat hyperactivity and attention-deficit disorder, the American Heart ...

The American Heart Association isn't making any friends among ADHD drug makers today. The health charity is recommending that kids get an EKG before taking stimulant drugs like Ritalin for ...

An EKG can detect abnormal heart rhythms that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest. Children who are already on ADHD drugs should also be tested, Vetter said.

New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure and pulse. Experts say the benefits of ADHD medications outweigh the ...