Hypertension is the foremost risk factor for cardiovascular events globally and affects around a third of adults. High blood pressure can affect people of all ages but does not always have symptoms. Untreated, high blood pressure may lead to conditions like heart disease or a stroke. This would be particularly useful if you:
- Have family members with a history of high blood pressure
- Suspect you have high or borderline high blood pressure
- Experience variable blood pressure
- Have conditions such as diabetes or high cholesterol
- Already take medicines to reduce your blood pressure
- Experience blood pressure that is hard to control
- Want to check for Atrial Fibrillation (irregular heartbeat)
For convenience and proximity reasons, community pharmacies play an increasingly important role in hypertension screening and monitoring. Please contact us arrange to have your Blood Pressure checked.
| Blood Pressure Category | Systolic mm Hg (upper number) | | Diastolic mm Hg (lower number) |
|---|
| Normal | Less than 120 | and | Less than 80 |
| Elevated | 120-129 | and | Less than 80 |
| High Blood Pressure – Hypertension Stage 1 | 130-139 | or | 80-89 |
| High Blood Pressure – Hypertension Stage 2 | Higher than 140 | or | Higher than 90 |
| Hypertensive Crisis | Higher than 180 | and/or | Higher than 120 |
