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A member asked:
@dr my bp is always 140/90 i believe it is white coat htn i am taking my bp at home highest was 118/73. how many readings do i need to show my dr?
11 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
No more than a few: Show your log, give your opinion, and it ought to become apparent to your doctor that u have white coat hypertension. If still an issue, a 24 hr ambulatory BP monitor could be put on you to convince your doctor.
Answered 5/3/2015
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Compare: Can you bring your blood pressure cuff with you to your next appointment? Then you can compare your reading with one taken in the office.
Answered 4/10/2015
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No magic number: There's no magic number - bring in 10 readings on different days and bring in your cuff to prove it's accurate and that should be entirely sufficient. Don't worry if you get an occasional high one at home - BP fluctuates. It's the average that counts. From you description, it certainly does sound like you have white coat HTN.
Answered 4/10/2015
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