Dr. Barry Dworkin

White coat hypertension study has some caveats

Health Headlines Commentary for June 17, 2019

Source:

High blood pressure at doctor’s office may mean you’re twice as likely to die of heart disease

Reference:

Cardiovascular Events and Mortality in White Coat Hypertension: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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