Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Validated monitors applied and interpreted correctly will provide the most accurate results |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of discomfort to patient. Some insurance plans may not reimburse for the test. Monitors validated in the pediatric population and expertise in reading pediatric ABPM may not be universally available |
Benefit–harm assessment | There is substantial evidence showing incorrect application or interpretation reduces the accuracy of results |
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 | 155 |
Aggregate Evidence Quality . | Grade C . |
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Benefits | Validated monitors applied and interpreted correctly will provide the most accurate results |
Risks, harm, cost | Risk of discomfort to patient. Some insurance plans may not reimburse for the test. Monitors validated in the pediatric population and expertise in reading pediatric ABPM may not be universally available |
Benefit–harm assessment | There is substantial evidence showing incorrect application or interpretation reduces the accuracy of results |
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 | 155 |