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Aggregate Evidence QualityGrade C
Benefits Aerobic exercise improves CVD risk factors in children and adolescents with HTN 
Risks, harm, cost Unknown, but theoretical risk related to a rise in BP with strenuous exercise may exist 
Benefit–harm assessment The benefits of exercise likely outweigh the potential risk in the vast majority of children and adolescents with HTN 
Intentional vagueness None 
Role of patient preferences None 
Exclusions None 
Strength Weak recommendation 
Key references 341,360,538,540,541  
Aggregate Evidence QualityGrade C
Benefits Aerobic exercise improves CVD risk factors in children and adolescents with HTN 
Risks, harm, cost Unknown, but theoretical risk related to a rise in BP with strenuous exercise may exist 
Benefit–harm assessment The benefits of exercise likely outweigh the potential risk in the vast majority of children and adolescents with HTN 
Intentional vagueness None 
Role of patient preferences None 
Exclusions None 
Strength Weak recommendation 
Key references 341,360,538,540,541  
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