How does the BpTRU assist in reducing the effect of situational or “white-coat” hypertension?
Multiple readings and the automatic elimination of the first reading from the calculation greatly reduce the risk of “white-coat” effect. Situational or white-coat hypertension, affecting up to 20% of men and 54% of women, affects the accurate diagnosis of hypertension leading to both false positive readings and over prescription of anti-hypertensives; and undermines the physicians’ confidence in the readings.
