Many people have “white coat hypertension,” or high blood pressure that happens only in a medical setting.īecause of this, and the natural changes in blood pressure throughout the day, home readings can give your doctor better information about your numbers. In some cases, though, just being in the doctor’s office can make your blood pressure go up.
Blood pressure falls into one of three categories, and regular screenings can help you find out if your numbers are normal or high:
