I have white coat hypertension, also known as white coat syndrome, a condition where blood pressure is higher in a medical setting than in other settings.
That’s my main impetus for taking my blood pressure daily, the results of which I take to my doctor whenever I go for an office visit. She always appreciates seeing my charts, which help her more confidently make any adjustments that might be needed to my BP medicine.
Also, with high blood pressure being called the silent killer, it’s comforting to me to “know my numbers.” Do you know yours?
