Health Report
LUHearty can assist in achieving accurate diagnosis by using health reports based on data recorded from at-home measurements during remote counseling services, thus helping to alleviate the white coat syndrome which may be caused by stress from hospital visits.
White Coat Syndrom
A study conducted at Ohio State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, involving 22 dogs, compared their blood pressure and heart rate measurements taken at home versus when visiting the hospital. The experiment aimed to determine if there were any changes in biometric indicators between familiar home environments and unfamiliar hospital environments.
Both blood pressure and heart rate showed changes, with dogs experiencing stress-induced fluctuations in these physiological responses when in unfamiliar hospital environments, known as the White Coat Syndrome. Such physiological responses can interfere with diagnostic tests or examination results, making it difficult for veterinarians to accurately diagnose a dog's health. Therefore, sharing health reports that include records of measurements taken in familiar home environments can assist veterinarians in making accurate diagnoses.
