What is white coat hypertension?

White coat hypertension is a term that is used to describe the phenomenon of acute high blood pressure that occurs at the doctor’s office due to a patient’s anxiety and stress. In most cases this type of high blood pressure reading is inconsistent with your normal readings. Using a blood pressure monitor at home and consistently monitoring your blood pressure is a good way to determine if you suffer from this experience. White Coat Hypertension refers to high blood pressure which is acute, for instance, an inconsistent measurement as a result of various factors such as stress, anxiety or other environmental factors.