Question

What might you do to prevent a high reading with a patient with white coat HTN?

Answer 1

White coat hypertension occur when you are Blood pressure readings are higher in doctor's office than in any other settings such as in your home.

White coat hypertension mainly occurs due to anxiousness about doctor's appointment.But it also suggested that some of underlying cardio vascular problems.

To reduce white coat hypertension patient need to take some preventive measures those are: * Avoid alcohol and smoking prior to appointment .*Drink plenty of water. *Do deep breathing exercise. *Don't be stressed . *If patient was too anxious advice for home monitoring of Blood pressure . *Don't wait in standing position up to your turn better to sit and relax it will give exact measurements.

These are the preventive ways to reduce white coat hypertension