White Coat Hypertension Increases Risk And Death Of Heart Disease

White coat hypertension increases risk and death of heart disease

White coat hypertension is said to be when a patient's blood pressure rises when he is taking blood pressure at a doctor's appointment or a healthcare professional. Usually this phenomenon was explained by the fact that patients may experience anxiety when visiting medical facilities. However, later studies have shown that this may be a sign of risk of development

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A new study by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and published in the Annals of Internal Medicine found that patients with white coat hypertension, if left untreated, are not only twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease (CVD).), but they are twice as likely to die from them than people with normal blood pressure.

The researchers also found that white coat hypertensive patients who took medications to treat high blood pressure (antihypertensive drugs) did not have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease or death when compared to patients with normal blood pressure.

"Research shows that about one in five adults may have white coat hypertension." Our results highlight the importance of identifying people with the condition. We believe that people with such hypertension who do not take high blood pressure medications should be monitored, as they can develop persistent hypertension not only at the doctor's office, but also at home,”says lead author Jordan B. Cohen (Jordana B. Cohen).

High blood pressure (above 130 to 80 millimeters of mercury) or hypertension, if left untreated, increases the risk of serious illness, including heart attack and stroke.

To determine the risks of developing CVD in white coat hypertension, the researchers analyzed 27 studies (with a total of more than 60,000 participants) that assessed the risks associated with this disorder. They found that untreated patients with white coat hypertension had a 36% higher risk of cardiovascular disease, a 33% higher risk of death, and a 109% higher risk of death from CVD.

According to the authors, the results highlight the importance of blood pressure monitoring beyond healthcare settings. However, they advise people with white coat hypertension to quit smoking, cut back on alcohol, improve their diet and exercise more. In addition, the authors urge physicians not to overdo it if patients with "white coat hypertension" are already taking blood pressure medications, as it can cause a dangerous decrease in blood pressure and a number of side effects.