'White-coat effect' elevates greyhounds' blood pressure

Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 21:30 in Health & Medicine

The "white-coat effect" is not reserved for only the human patients who see their blood pressure rise in response to the stress of a doctor visit. In a new study, researchers have determined that anxiety associated with being in a veterinary hospital elevates the blood pressure in retired racing greyhounds -- a breed known for having higher-than-average blood pressure in the first place.

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