Stimulant treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
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Cardiovascular monitoring and stimulant drugs for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
INTRODUCTION A recent American Heart Association (AHA) statement1 recommended electrocardiograms (ECGs) routinely for children before they start medications to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The AHA statement reflected the thoughtful work of a group committed to improving the health of children with heart disease. However, the recommendation to obtain an ECG before start...
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عنوان ژورنال: Australian Prescriber
سال: 1995
ISSN: 0312-8008,1839-3942
DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.1995.064