Author: Dan Mauriello, M.D.

Dr. Daniel Mauriello is a pediatric cardiologist who treats children with congenital heart disease and has expertise in pulmonary hypertension and medical education. He is the director of the pediatric cardiology fellowship program at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital. After graduating from the University of South Florida College of Medicine, he completed his residency in pediatric and adolescent medicine and fellowship in pediatric cardiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. His research interests include clinical outcomes, pulmonary hypertension, and medical education.
High Blood Pressure in Children

High Blood Pressure, Salt Intake and Your Child’s Heart

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High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is usually seen in adults, but pediatricians and pediatric cardiologists are seeing this more often in children. Higher blood pressure means the pressure in the blood vessels is increased, causing the heart and other organs to work harder. This can put people at a higher risk for chronic illnesses…