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“White coat hypertension”, “white coat effect”, and what we should do about them

What has elevated blood pressure got to do with psychiatry? Patients with mental disorders are more likely than others to: – Have hypertension – Be non-adherent to antihypertensive medications. – Be on a medication (psychostimulants) that can increase blood pressure in some patients. – Be on a medication (second-generation antipsychotics) that can lead to metabolic…

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