Revista portuguesa de cardiologia : orgão oficial da Sociedade Portuguesa de Cardiologia = Portuguese journal of cardiology : an official journal of the Portuguese Society of Cardiology
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Previous studies have demonstrated a high prevalence of "white coat" hypertension (20%), but it is still controversial if it implies an increase in cardiovascular risk. ⋯ These data (clinical, ambulatory blood pressure, ergometric, diastolic function) suggest that "white coat" hypertension might not be a benign entity.