Deep-Breath Test Responses in Patients with and without White-Coat Effect
| White Coat Effect | P | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Present (n = 45) | Absent (n = 28) | ||
| Systolic blood pressure decrease [Mean mm Hg (SD)] | 17.8 (10.6) | 10.9 (8.1) | .005 |
| Diastolic blood pressure decrease [Mean mm Hg (SD)] | 6.6 (6.9) | 5.4 (5.2) | NS* |
* NS, not significant.