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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?
posted on Wed, 19 Feb 2014
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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.
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Is BP Differences Between Home And Doctor's Office While Being On Diovan Concerning?

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.