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Pediatricians don't regularly take blood pressures because it is not common; that is why hypertension is missed. Normal pressures are much lower. How blood pressures should be interpreted is discussed.          

The best way to take your blood pressure is yourself at home, not in the doctor's office. White coat hypertension is very common and leads to false elevations that are often treated with medications that are not needed. Automatic blood pressure machines are the best.