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White coat effect refers to the elevation1 of a patient's blood pressure readings caused by being in a doctor's office or clinic, or by being in the presence of a physician.
“白大褂效应”指病人在医生办公室、诊室或者有医务人员在场时量血压,血压都会升高的现象。
Racing2 pulses at the doctor's office are so common, there's even a name for it -- "white coat hypertension." Unfortunately, that spike3 in blood pressure can make it difficult for doctors to tell how patients are really doing.
在医生办公室时脉搏就会加速是很常见的现象,这种现象被称为“白大褂高血压”。由此带来的不利影响是,这种血压突然上升的状况让医生很难判断病人的真实病情。
Up to one-third of patients diagnosed with high blood pressure show the "white coat" effect during exam-room readings. (Source: Word Spy)
有高达三分之一的高血压患者在医生量血压时经历过“白大褂效应”。
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