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High blood pressure is not something you can normally see or feel, yet the consequences can be devastating.

Click on the links below to read the experiences of people whose lives have been touched by high blood pressure.


Tom had no idea his blood pressure was so high

Tom had no idea his blood pressure was so high


'I had no idea' 

A chance PR opportunity led Tom to discover he had high blood pressure...


Kathryn lost her husband to undiagnosed high blood pressure

Kathryn lost her husband to undiagnosed high blood pressure


'I lost my husband'

Kathryn knows the importance of having a blood pressure check more than most...


Joy is so thankful that a routine check uncovered her high blood pressure

Joy is so thankful that a routine check uncovered her high blood pressure


'I am so thankful'

When Joy made her annual visit to the optician she had no idea what a lifesaver it would be...




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