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I check my bp at home for 3times and its normal around 130/85 or 135/84. but when i go hospital the meter show 160/105. increase within 30mins? why?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Stress increases BP: Also known as "white coat hypertension".

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 4/19/2013

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A member asked:

I check my bp at home for 3times and its normal around 130/85 or 135/84. but when i go hospital the meter show 160/105. increase within 30mins? why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rick Koch answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

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