Don't Do an ECG Before Beginning Stimulant in Most Kids
September 2014
Parents will ask AGAIN about whether ADHD stimulants increase cardiovascular risk in children and adolescents.
They're hearing about a new observational study that suggests stimulants can double the risk of heart problems.
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