Blood Pressure

HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE  

High blood pressure is also known as hypertension. You are considered to have high blood pressure if your blood pressure readings are consistently measuring 140/90mmHg or higher on separate occasions. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. In order to detect if you have high blood pressure, you need to have your blood pressure checked by your pharmacy team or GP. Untreated high blood pressure can lead to serious conditions, including stroke and heart attack.

However once detected, high blood pressure can be managed with some lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.

A blood pressure test measures the pressure in your arteries as your heart pumps.

Checks are done to look for ongoing health conditions, including prehypertension, high blood pressure (hypertension), low blood pressure (hypotension), heart disease or other conditions.

You should have a blood pressure test performed at least once every two years to screen for high blood pressure as a risk factor for heart disease and stroke, starting at age 18.

If you are age 40 or older, or you are age 18-39 with a high risk of high blood pressure, ask for a blood pressure reading every year.

Just pop in – this service is free of charge. If it is busy you may have to wait few minutes or call back at a quieter time.

HOW TO BOOK 

1. Pop into Dunville Pharmacy and ask a member of your team or call 014971289
2. Book your appointment at the pharmacy counter or download our pharmacy APP on the App Store

*currently due to the Covid19 pandemic we are not operating this service until further notice