Dr. Barry Dworkin

Are elevated blood pressure readings outside of the doctor’s office using new U.S. guidelines associated with increased clinical disease?

Health Headlines Commentary for May 2, 2018

Source:

Blood pressure readings often higher outside doctor’s office

Reference:

Prevalence of Masked Hypertension in Untreated and Treated Patients With Office Blood Pressure Below 130/80 mm Hg

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