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Blood pressure guide

Blood pressure guide


If you are new to blood pressure, or you don't know much about how blood pressure works, this is the area for you.

The pages below will take you through what your blood pressure readings mean, how high blood pressure can affect your body, and the steps you need to take to lower your blood pressure or keep it under control. Click on the links to find out more:


Introducing high blood pressure

Our new booklet gives you basic information on blood pressure, what blood pressure readings mean and about living with high blood pressure. It has been written with the help of people with high blood pressure and professionals who are experts in the field.

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