title: "Masked" and "white-coat" hypertension could signal more serious complications. Experiencing temporary spikes in blood pressure may put you at greater risk of cardiac events.
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure; D001795:Blood Pressure Determination / Q000379:methods*; D018660:Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory / Q000379:methods; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology; D009819:Office Visits; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D012307:Risk Factors