Does your blood pressure spike at the doctor’s office even though your readings at home seem normal?
That mismatch may be white coat syndrome, and it can make it harder to know what your blood pressure is really doing.
Dr. Laurence Quinn, a primary care physician with a particular interest in hypertension, explains why office readings can run high and why a single number should not always drive a long-term decision.
Why white coat syndrome can raise blood pressure even when a man does not feel especially anxious
How blood pressure monitoring at home can provide a more useful picture than one office reading
What men should understand before assuming that a high reading automatically means they need medication
About Dr. Laurence Quinn
Dr. Laurence Quinn is a UK-based primary care physician with experience in Ireland, Australia, and the UK, and a particular interest in hypertension and practical patient education.
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