White Coat Hypertension
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Only a few decades ago, most households had very limited ways of measuring their members’ health. There were thermometers to tell if someone had a fever. A bathroom scale could tell if you were losi…
Will White Coat Hypertension Make You a Pill Zom…
Physicians and nurses like to think of themselves as helpful healers. They have a hard time imagining that their mere presence can provoke anxiety. Data demonstrate, however, that some people react to…
Can You Sidestep White Coat Hypertension with De…
Good control of blood pressure is one of the pillars of good health. When blood pressure starts to rise, so do the risks of stroke, kidney damage and heart disease. But before starting on medication t…
Does Getting to the Doctor Raise Your Blood Pres…
White coat hypertension, a condition in which blood pressure is elevated at the doctor's office or clinic but not at home, is a fairly common condition. Sometimes it can result in people taking medica…
Is Your Blood Pressure High in the Doctor’…
Lots of people have white coat hypertension. Their blood pressure soars when it is measured in the doctor's office, though it is usually much lower if they measure it themselves at home. How much of a…
Home Blood Pressure Readings Help
Q. I read in your newsletter that a study confirms that blood pressure readings at home are more reliable than those in the doctor's office. I've been through this and can tell you why. Once diagnosed…
What To Do About White Coat Hypertension
Q. My husband has become very worried about his blood pressure. He is 47 and a little overweight, but he gets plenty of exercise and has always been healthy up to now. The doctor started him on enalap…