Ring any bells (us oldies)

It's called White Coat Syndrome. One thing to do is use a blood pressure machine at home and message the doctor with your readings. And of course prior to doing that, bring the machine to a doctor's appointment so the doctor can ensure its accuracy.
 
Yes. White coat syndrome. My blood pressure at home beautiful. My heart rate wonderful.

Health check day at the GP? WHOOOOOOOSH!!!!!

Thankfully they know this and will lend you a blood pressure machine for a week.

I remember having to spend 4 days in hospital because my heart rate was 140 and I explained to the GP I've just had 2 puffs on my salbutamol and it can literally zoom your heart rate. Straight to hospital and obviously now I'm panicking heart rate high but no breathlessness or pain. I was not a happy bunny.
4 days later "you're perfectly fine you can go home". Unimpressed!!!
 
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