If your doctor suspects white-coat hypertension, you may be asked to monitor your blood pressure at home or asked to wear a device called an ambulatory blood pressure monitor. This device is usually worn for 24 hours and can take blood pressure every 30 minutes.
Treatment for White-Coat Hypertension
Most healthcare providers agree that no treatment for white-coat hypertension is required. Several studies have shown no benefit from blood pressure medication used to treat white-coat hypertension. Furthermore, high blood pressure research studies have not shown white-coat hypertension to cause the negative effects of high blood pressure.