What is ‘white coat hypertension’?

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23.01.2022

White coat hypertension’ is characterized by shooting up of blood pressure and/or heart rate when in a hospital, because of the nervousness of being in front of a doctor.

For a recent experiment, 18 people with hypertension were monitored using blood pressure measurements, in the presence and absence of a doctor. It came as no surprise that when a doctor was present, the blood pressure and heart rates were higher.

Experts recommend measuring BP thrice and taking an average of those readings.

— DAILY MIRROR