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Doctors advise heart exam, EKG before kids get ADHD medicine
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 Association recommended Monday. Stimulant drugs can increase blood pressure and heart rate. For most children, that isn’t a… Read More
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