If I usually have normal blood pressure, but it is high on the day of surgery because I am nervous, is that a problem?
colleenwayFeb 2, 2015
I am having arm lift surgery on Friday. I monitor my blood pressure at home on a daily basis, since my blood pressure is usually high at the doctors office due to anxiety. Every time I check it at home it is around 115/75. I know it is "white coat hypertension", but I am worried that it will be very elevated before my surgery because I am obviously going to be scared. If it is too high and I can't calm down, will they cancel the surgery?
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