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Current status of white coat hypertension: where are we?
journal contribution
posted on 2023-06-09, 22:33 authored by Gani Nuredini, Alec Saunders, Chakravarthi RajkumarChakravarthi Rajkumar, Michael OkorieMichael OkorieWhite coat hypertension (WCH) is characterised by an elevated clinic blood pressure (BP) with normal ambulatory or home BP. It is well recognised in clinical practice and occurs in approximately one-third of untreated patients with elevated clinic BP. Current evidence suggests that WCH is associated with cardiovascular risk factors, including the development of sustained hypertension and the presence of target organ damage. However, its effects on cardiovascular outcomes remain a matter of debate. There is also insufficient evidence from randomised controlled trials to determine whether WCH warrants treatment. This narrative review aims to provide an update on the current understanding of WCH. It focuses on the clinical characteristics and potential implications of WCH, its relationship to cardiovascular risk and the evidence regarding treatment. Gaps in existing research are also highlighted.
History
Publication status
- Published
File Version
- Published version
Journal
Therapeutic Advances in Cardiovascular DiseaseISSN
1753-9447Publisher
SAGE PublicationsExternal DOI
Volume
14Page range
1-10Department affiliated with
- BSMS Publications
Full text available
- Yes
Peer reviewed?
- Yes