Managing your blood pressure
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High blood pressure is a silent killer. Many people don’t know they’ve got it until they have a heart attack or stroke.
It also increases your risk of conditions such as heart failure and kidney disease.
This is why it’s so important to
Measure your Pressure
Know your Numbers and
Act on the Advice
There are lots of ways you can get your blood pressure checked and you can even check it yourself:
What to do with your blood pressure results
It is normal for blood pressure to fluctuate depending on what you are doing and how you are feeling.
One high reading does not always lead to a diagnosis of high blood pressure, but please do see your GP if your reading is high, even if you are already on medication for high blood pressure.
In this video a local pharmacist shows how blood pressure is tested and talks about the importance of measuring your pressure, knowing your numbers and acting on the advice given.
You may find the following links useful for more information: