Screening and follow-up recommendations
Age range | Recommended screening | Frequency | Notes/Reference values |
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Childhood (1–12 years) | Blood pressure and weight measurements | Every 6 months or annually | Follow pediatric guidelines for blood pressure levels |
Adolescence (13–18 years) | Echocardiography (including TDI) and metabolic evaluations | Annually or biannually | Monitor for early signs of ventricular dysfunction |
Young adulthood (19–30 years) | Comprehensive cardiovascular screening (BP, lipids, echocardiography) | Annually | Early intervention recommended if abnormalities are detected |
TDI: tissue doppler imaging