Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Avoids unnecessarily exposing youth with WCH to extensive diagnostic testing or medication |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of discomfort to patient. Some insurance plans may not reimburse for the test |
Benefit–harm assessment | The risk of ABPM is lower than the risk of unnecessary treatment. The use of ABPM has also been shown to be more cost-effective than other approaches to diagnosing HTN |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Role of patient preferences | Some patients may prefer repeat office or home measurements to ABPM |
Exclusions | None |
Strength | Moderate recommendation |
Key references | 23,155,158,159 |
Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Avoids unnecessarily exposing youth with WCH to extensive diagnostic testing or medication |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of discomfort to patient. Some insurance plans may not reimburse for the test |
Benefit–harm assessment | The risk of ABPM is lower than the risk of unnecessary treatment. The use of ABPM has also been shown to be more cost-effective than other approaches to diagnosing HTN |
Intentional vagueness | None |
Role of patient preferences | Some patients may prefer repeat office or home measurements to ABPM |
Exclusions | None |
Strength | Moderate recommendation |
Key references | 23,155,158,159 |