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Aggregate Evidence QualityGrade C
Benefits Early detection of HTN and prevention of CV morbidity in predisposed children and adolescents 
Risks, harm, cost Time for and difficulty of conducting measurements 
Benefit–harm assessment Benefits exceed harm 
Intentional vagueness Frequency of evaluation 
Role of patient preferences Increased visit time, discomfort of cuff 
Exclusions Children and adolescents who are not at increased risk for HTN 
Strength Moderate recommendation 
Key references 27,46,107,110–112  
Aggregate Evidence QualityGrade C
Benefits Early detection of HTN and prevention of CV morbidity in predisposed children and adolescents 
Risks, harm, cost Time for and difficulty of conducting measurements 
Benefit–harm assessment Benefits exceed harm 
Intentional vagueness Frequency of evaluation 
Role of patient preferences Increased visit time, discomfort of cuff 
Exclusions Children and adolescents who are not at increased risk for HTN 
Strength Moderate recommendation 
Key references 27,46,107,110–112  
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