health | White coat hypertension

^{Blood pressure measurements are affected by a phenomenon called "white coat anxiety", in which a subject's blood pressure may be slightly elevated if they are nervous when interacting with health care providers.}

^{A visit to the doctor’s office may cause a temporary increase in your blood pressure. It’s not always a sign of a bigger problem, but it’s worth monitoring.}

^{Over time, temporary increases in blood pressure, both at your doctor’s office or at other times, can damage your heart. This may increase your risk for more serious conditions.}

^{If you’re worried about your blood pressure numbers, talk with your doctor. Together, the two of you can find a diagnosis and decide on the best way to treat it.}

^{Typically this effect subsides if the blood pressure is measured several times in sequence.}

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• ^{Everything You Should Know About White Coat Syndrome}
• ^{Untreated “White Coat Hypertension”Doubles Death Risk Due To Heart Disease}