Around a third of adults in the UK have high blood pressure, although many will not realise it.
High blood pressure, or hypertension, rarely has noticeable symptoms. But if untreated, it increases your risk of serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
This document provides all the information you need to know for monitoring and recording your blood pressure at home. Please contact the practice if you have any questions.
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Read more on patient information and how lifestyle changes can help lower blood pressure.
- I want to send my readings to the surgery
If you have been asked to take blood pressure reading with a BP Monitor from the Practice, you will be sent a link to submit your readings.
- Monitor your blood pressure at home
The surgery has a number of home blood pressure monitoring devices available. You can borrow a blood pressure monitor from the practice if you do not already have one (you can also buy your own at a relatively small cost). At the end of the process, you can return the monitor to your practice at your convenience by simply handing it over at the reception desk.
- Tips to control your blood pressure better
- Regular physical activity, aim for 30 mins/day for five days a week
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet
- Reduce excess consumption of caffeine based drinks, limit to 1-2 cups max/day
- Keep salt to a minimum – average of no more than 5 grams a day (one small tea spoon)
- Limit alcohol to less than 14 units/week
- Avoid smoking