White Coat Hypertension Overview

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White coat hypertension is a phenomenon in which patients exhibit elevated blood pressure in a clinical setting but not when recorded by themselves at home. It is believed that this is due to the anxiety some people experience during a clinic visit. As the notion of "normal" is subjective and changes from individual to individual a reference measurement was necessary. As night-time and self measured values are often not subject...


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What can I do to alleviate white-coat hypertension?
I'm currently on two blood pressure medications. I usually feel great, but just thinking...

They are supposed to check your BP after 5 minutes of rest. You shouldn't talk and you shouldn't have any of your limbs crossed. This could affect the results. Having them...

Asked by King of the Six String - 9 months ago

How serious is white coat hypertension?
I get really nervous when I get my blood pressure checked sometimes and it'll sometimes...

The only thing that you should be worried about is the problems associated with the doctor not being able to diagnose problems when they arise. White coat hypertension can affect...

Asked by Faye H - 8 months ago

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    Resolved Question How serious is white coat hypertension? I get really nervous when I get my blood associated with the doctor not being able to diagnose problems when they arise. White coat hypertension

    Jun 13, 2008

  • Good news for me - 14 replies

    . I kind of figured that was the case. I more than likely still have white coat hypertension. No big that was the case. I more than likely still have white coat hypertension...

    Oct 01, 2008

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    . Eventually, I was qualified. The BP problem is clearly white-coat hypertension... I get nervous around , then that is considered a medical emergency. The number of people out there who have "...

    Oct 23, 2006

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