White Coat Hypertension

"This is a thorough, up-to-date review of a common clinical dilemma in primary care and cardiology offices. ... This book will be valuable for medical practitioners in internal medicine and cardiology from nurses, to midlevels, to physicians-in-training and attendings. ... This will be a valuable book for those caring for patients in the outpatient setting." (Bruce Wilson, Doody's Book Reviews, August, 2015)

• 1 Historical Notes.- 2 Definition, Terminology and Prevalence.- 3 Diagnostic Approach to white coat effect and white coat hypertension.- 4 Neurogenic and Non-neurogenic Mechanisms.- 5 Predictive Factors.- 6 White coat hypertension and cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.- 7 White coat hypertension and Target Organ Damage.- 8 White Coat Hypertension, metabolic risk factors, and cardiovascular risk profile.- 9 To Treat or Not To Treat?.