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© Copyright 2014 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.Do-it-yourself blood pressure care can beat MDs
By LINDSEY TANNER CHICAGO©2024 GPlusMedia Inc.
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wanderlust
'White-coat hypertension' is a well-known phenomenon, caused by the stress of a hospital or clinical visit, with reading sometimes more than 30% higher than they should be. So measuring BP at home is a good alternative, with the proviso of properly calibrated equipment and sufficient training. It is also more sensitive to picking up changes in BP than the usual 2~3 times a year visits to physicians' or nurses offices.