Cite this: Children with ADHD should have ECG before taking stimulant drugs - Medscape - Apr 21, 2008. References. Authors and Disclosures. Authors and Disclosures ...

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.

ECG screening found cost-effective in kids with ADHD considered for stimulant drugs. Steve Stiles. March 08, 2010. Bethesda, ...

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. If problems are found, the child should ...

It is reasonable to check history, physical examination, and ECG for children already taking stimulants (Circulation. 2008;117:2407-2423). From the October 22, 2008 Issue of Clinical Advisor ...

New research suggests common ADHD medications are linked to small increases in measures of cardiac health like blood pressure ... and electrocardiogram (ECG) readings in those taking ADHD stimulants.

All ADHD medications except guanfacine increase blood pressure and heart rate by similar amounts ... They extracted data on blood pressure, heart rate, and ECG measurements from each study, ...

There has been significant attention on ADHD following the increased usage of telehealth mental health services and medication shortages. Despite the challenges, last year was a year of ...

A new study has found that medications for ADHD have overall small effects on blood pressure and heart rate after weeks or a few months of use. There have been concerns about the side effects of ...