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.

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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:

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