White Coat vs Masked Hypertension: Which One Do You Have?
Your blood pressure reading at the doctor's office might be lying to you, in either direction.
Dr. Alo and Hannah break down white coat hypertension and masked hypertension, explaining the biology behind each, who is most at risk, and why one of them is far more dangerous than the other. You'll walk away with a simple seven day home monitoring protocol to find out which one actually applies to you.
Questions this episode answers:
Why is my blood pressure high at the doctor but normal at home?
What is white coat hypertension?
What is masked hypertension and is it dangerous?
How do I check my blood pressure at home correctly?
Do I need medication for white coat hypertension?
What is ambulatory blood pressure monitoring?
Keywords: white coat hypertension, masked hypertension, home blood pressure monitoring, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, abpm, high blood pressure diagnosis, blood pressure medication, sustained hypertension, blood pressure at home, office blood pressure reading, hypertension risk, validated blood pressure monitor
This episode is for education only and is not medical advice. Talk to your own clinician about your own situation.
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