ICHCA

The International Congress of Hypertension in Children and Adolescents (ICHCA) focuses on the management of high blood pressure in paediatrics.

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Childhood Blood Pressure Predicts Longitudinal Decline in Vascular Function: The ExAMIN Youth SA Study

Higher blood pressure in prepubescent children predicts a faster rise in arterial stiffness (PWV) over just ~4 years.

👉Hypertension https://t.co/NYF96DYhp7

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Policy change works!

We showed a decreased frequency of sugar-sweetened beverages intake among young children following the implementation of the health promotion levy in South Africa.

Prevention and implementation research needs more attention and funding.

Read here: https://t.co/475Gmzlhxd

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Early vascular aging (EVA) is not only a concept that applies to adults.

This is an expert consensus on the definition of EVA in youth: https://t.co/VwbsngXIZp

"EVA in youth characterizes the precursor alterations of small- and large arterial structure and function due to risk factor exposure during fetal development, childhood and adolescence, ultimately resulting in increased cardiovascular risk which tracks into adulthood." - @JHypertension

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Great work from @CVolschenk050 (PhD candidate at @NWU_HART) showing the importance of demographic, socioeconomic, and dietary factors in early cardiovascular risk development, underscoring the importance of early prevention to prevent progression of CVD from childhood into adulthood.

Read here: https://t.co/vc6Ftr3r3b

[Childhood Hypertension Consortium of Africa @chcafrica]

World Hypertension Day 🌍

High blood pressure isn’t just an adult concern—it can start in childhood and persist into adulthood, increasing the risk of heart disease.

Early detection saves lives. That’s why it’s crucial to check blood pressure from a young age. #MeasureEarly

[𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧, 𝐌𝐃 @drjosflynn]

Great study - but "Adolescent Mental Health?" @JAMAPediatrics
https://t.co/xvwsq2XX88

[𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧, 𝐌𝐃 @drjosflynn]

Julie Ingelfinger kicks off the third International Congress on Hypertensionin Childrem and Adolescents in Warsaw @htpaediatrics @IntPedHTN

[𝐉𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐩𝐡 𝐅𝐥𝐲𝐧𝐧, 𝐌𝐃 @drjosflynn]

Learning about early vascular aging from @ProfRuanKruger @htpaediatrics @IntPedHTN

[International Society of Hypertension @ISHBP]

In the latest edition of Hypertension News, @ChanchlaniRahul and @ProfRuanKruger write a perspective piece on improving paediatric #hypertension recognition and care

Read today: https://t.co/LbSygE9GIm

@McMasterU
@mch_childrens
@NWU_HART
@chcsaorg

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Thank you @ChanchlaniRahul for this collab piece in ISH Hypertension News @ISHBP

“By prioritizing pediatric hypertension as a public health concern, we can significantly reduce the risk of serious illnesses in adulthood.”

👉 https://t.co/5tHfsMnUwl

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Join me at the 3rd International Congress of Hypertension in Children and Adolescents (#ICHCA2025) in Warsaw, Poland, 8-11 May 2025!

Abstract deadline: 10 February 2025
Register here: https://t.co/lHwp7YnFUC

[ICHCA @htpaediatrics]

Join the 3rd International Congress of Hypertension in Children and Adolescents (#ICHCA2025) in Warsaw, Poland, 8-11 May 2025!

Abstract deadline: 10 February 2025
Register here: https://t.co/OVWbHmKpMk

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Interested in a postdoctoral fellowship in childhood cardiovascular health? See information here 👇👇🏾 to apply @NWU_HART @ExaminYouthSA @AfricanPredict @theNWU

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Honoured to speak during the 8AM educational session on “International paradigms for addressing paediatric hypertension” at #AHA23 🙏@brandimwynne

Please join in 108B to learn more about the challenges and solutions for recognising and treating paediatric onset CVD

[NWU_HART @NWU_HART]

Congratulations to @ProfRuanKruger for being elected to the Board of @SAHeart_ZA

[Childhood Hypertension Consortium of Africa @chcafrica]

@ProfRuanKruger represents @chcsaorg at the @SAHeart_ZA conference to talk about the underestimated issue of paediatric hypertension

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

This is to be my favourite quote “if the guideline cannot be effectively, reliably, and equitably employed across all neighborhoods, communities, and countries, then we will have made a gallant effort with little impact.” 💪🏾💪@ESHypertension @ISHBP @NWU_HART @SAHeart_ZA @chcsaorg

[Dr Anastasia Mihailidou FAHA FCSANZ FESC @AnastasiaSMihai]

#Tuesday is #ChooseDay

#gratitude🙏for🌟vibrant Experts of @ISHBP Communications Cttee team🙌

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[International Pediatric Hypertension Association @IntPedHTN]

Detecting and Managing Childhood Onset #Hypertension in Africa: A Call to Action ⁦@ProfRuanKruger⁩ & colleagues #openaccess https://t.co/qk5oc1lSNj

[Ruan Kruger, PhD ISHF FESC @ProfRuanKruger]

Excellent paper from @NWU_HART with continued collaboration with @AshCraig_PhD and data from the @AfricanPredict and @ExaminYouthSA studies