Most trips to the doctor’s office will include a blood pressure reading. That’s because your blood pressure can tell your doctor a lot about your health. A number that’s a… read more

Can white coat cause high blood pressure? PHILADELPHIA – White coat hypertension, a condition in which a patient’s blood pressure readings are higher when taken at the doctor’s … read more

Can blood pressure be measured wrong? Errors in blood pressure (BP) measurement are common in the clinical practice. Inaccurate measurements of BP may lead to misdiagnosis and inappropriate treatment… read more

What is white coat syndrome? Some people find that their blood pressure is normal at home, but rises slightly when they are at the doctor’s office. This is known as… read more