The American Heart Association now recommends that children and teens taking stimulants to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should be screened for hidden heart problems.
Stimulants like the ADHD drugs Ritalin, Adderall, Dexedrine, and Concerta are known to increase heart rates and blood pressure. The risk is not considered significant in otherwise healthy children who take the drugs for attention disorders, however if a child has an undiagnosed heart problem, the risk can be very significant. An ECK can help doctors and parents identify heart problems.
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