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Is BP Differences Between Home And Doctor's Office While Being On Diovan Concerning?
When I go to the doctor, I have a blood pressure reading of 150/90 with a pulse of 60.
When I take my pressure here at home, I mostly stabilize between 130-140 and 80-85.
The day before yesterday, I had a reading of 134/77 with a pulse of 58.
I am taking Diovan 320mg and am 76 years old and in very good physical health.
Should I be concerned about these BP differences between home and doctor's office?
When I take my pressure here at home, I mostly stabilize between 130-140 and 80-85.
The day before yesterday, I had a reading of 134/77 with a pulse of 58.
I am taking Diovan 320mg and am 76 years old and in very good physical health.
Should I be concerned about these BP differences between home and doctor's office?
Wed, 19 Feb 2014
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
Nothing to worry about the BP differences between home and doctor's office.
This is an entity called White coat hypertension.
Blood pressure readings will be 10-20 mmHG more when you visit the doctor's clinic,because of increased anxiety levels when meeting a doctor.
I would advice you to continue your medications and be relaxed.
Hope i have cleared your doubts.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM
Nothing to worry about the BP differences between home and doctor's office.
This is an entity called White coat hypertension.
Blood pressure readings will be 10-20 mmHG more when you visit the doctor's clinic,because of increased anxiety levels when meeting a doctor.
I would advice you to continue your medications and be relaxed.
Hope i have cleared your doubts.
Thank you.
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