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Can Panic Attack Cause High Blood Pressure?
Question: I have white coat syndrome and a fear of BP machines, yesterday after a long long time i decided to have my BP taken thinking i could relax and get a reading as soon as the doctor put the cuff on, i could feel the panic coming on and i got a reading of 180/90 with pulse rate of 115, generally at home my pulse rate is 60-70 per minute... my question is, if i did not have a panic attack would my reading have been much more lower to normal ?
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety and panic attacks definitely raise the blood pressure. To avoid white coat hypertension readings, take your blood pressure at home, twice a day, for a week. Record all these measurements, and bring this record to your doctor. This will provide more accurate readings.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
Anxiety and panic attacks definitely raise the blood pressure. To avoid white coat hypertension readings, take your blood pressure at home, twice a day, for a week. Record all these measurements, and bring this record to your doctor. This will provide more accurate readings.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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My question to you was, if i did not have a panic attack during this time, would my reading be closer to a normal reading ? it was an intense moment
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
As I said above:
"Anxiety and panic attacks definitely raise the blood pressure."
So yes, you reading would be closer to normal without a panic attack.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
As I said above:
"Anxiety and panic attacks definitely raise the blood pressure."
So yes, you reading would be closer to normal without a panic attack.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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