Blood pressure measurements are affected by a phenomenon called "white coat anxiety", in which a subject's blood pressure may be slightly elevated if they are nervous when interacting with health care providers.
A visit to the doctor’s office may cause a temporary increase in your blood pressure. It’s not always a sign of a bigger problem, but it’s worth monitoring.
Over time, temporary increases in blood pressure, both at your doctor’s office or at other times, can damage your heart. This may increase your risk for more serious conditions.
If you’re worried about your blood pressure numbers, talk with your doctor. Together, the two of you can find a diagnosis and decide on the best way to treat it.
Typically this effect subsides if the blood pressure is measured several times in sequence.
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