The study was limited by the lower-than-expected response rate, the lack of information about the resources available in each practice, and the lack of perspective from families. But the study is the first to ask pediatricians about this topic specifically, and the findings reinforce the ongoing controversy over the potential cardiac risks associated with stimulant use by children with ADHD, Dr. Leslie and colleagues noted.
Dr. Leslie and colleagues reported having no relevant financial disclosures. The study was funded by the National Institutes of Health.