Evaluation of the applicability of deep breathing test in the diagnosis of hypertension with white-coat effect in Chinese patients in primary care

Abstract Purpose The current gold standard for the diagnosis of white-coat effect is by the 24-h ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) which may not be readily available in every primary care setting. Previous studies had shown that deep breathing, through modulating the baroreceptor reflex se...

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Main Authors: Kam Sum Chan, Kit Ping Loretta Lai, Pang Fai Chan, Man Hei Matthew Luk, Vai Kiong David Chao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Clinical Hypertension
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40885-018-0106-4