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Hypertension
What is High Blood Pressure?
Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a common condition that affects the body's arteries. This occurs when the pressure in your blood vessels is too high (140/90 mmHg or higher).
Please have a look at the following videos if you would like more information about hypertension (high blood pressure).
Blood Pressure Videos
The videos are now available in Punjabi, Tamil, and Urdu for you to watch.
What is blood pressure and how do we measure it?
Can my weight affect my blood pressure?
What lifestyle factors affect blood pressure?
Blood pressure examples
High Blood Pressure Patient Webinar
High Blood Pressure full length video in Punjabi
High Blood Pressure full length video in Tamil
High Blood Pressure full length video in Urdu
How and where can I check my blood pressure across Hillingdon?
You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including:
- Your local GP surgery who may have blood pressure monitors available in practice to loan out to patients
- Your local participating library within Hillingdon offering the Blood pressure monitor loan scheme
- Local events across Hillingdon - see upcoming events where you can have health checks and more here: Hillingdon Calendar Of Events
- Your local community pharmacy if you're aged 40 and over, and are eligible: Find a pharmacy that offers free blood pressure checks
- Take a look at the community pharmacies carrying out blood pressure checks and more within your local area: Hillingdon NHS Community Pharmacy Blood Pressure Check Service - Google My Maps
- Watch this NHS England video which has more information about the community pharmacy blood pressure service.
Blood pressure devices for home use
If you want to check your blood pressure regularly at home, you can buy a digital blood pressure machine: Buy approved Blood Pressure Monitors
Choose a machine that measures your blood pressure at your upper arm, not your wrist or finger.
Watch this video from the British Heart Foundation on how to measure your own blood pressure
To find out more information about how to choose a blood pressure monitor for use at home, please see the following resources: