Wellness & screening
Blood pressure check
A proper reading, taken twice, with what the numbers mean
High blood pressure has no symptoms, which is the whole problem with it. A five minute check now is the cheapest thing you will do for your heart, and we explain the two numbers rather than just reading them out.
Who it is for
- Anyone over 40 who has not had a reading in the last year
- People with a family history of high blood pressure, stroke or heart disease
- Anyone whose home monitor is giving readings they do not trust
What happens on the day
- You sit quietly for a few minutes first, because rushing in skews the result
- Two readings taken, because a single one is unreliable
- A plain explanation of both numbers and whether they need acting on
What to bring
- Your home monitor readings if you have been keeping them
Afterwards
A written record of the reading, and a GP referral letter if it is high