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Dr pushing htn on me but at home all my readings 110/65. she says my meter is wrong ??? i have always had white coat htn. should i find another opinon
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You should : Bring in your meter and allow your doctor to confirm the accuracy and precision olcompared to the in office sphyngmomanometer. This will at least give your doctor reassurance that the values are trustable, if your home meter measures similar to the office meter.
Answered 10/31/2015
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