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Blood Pressure and AF Check.
Why should you get your Blood Pressure Checked?
Blood pressure is important because the higher your blood pressure is, the higher your risk of health problems in the future.
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is a quivering or irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia) that
can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and other heart-
Did you know that as many as five million people are undiagnosed with high blood pressure in the UK?
High blood pressure causes strain on your blood vessels, which can lead to the narrowing of the vessels, blood clots and an increased risk of heart disease.
If your blood pressure is high, it is putting extra strain on your arteries and on your heart. Over time, this strain can cause the arteries to become thicker and less flexible, or to become weaker.
If your arteries become thicker and less flexible, they will become more narrow, making them more likely to become clogged up. If an artery becomes completely clogged up (known as a clot), this can lead to a heart attack, a stroke, kidney disease or dementia.
More rarely, if an artery has become weakened, the extra strain may eventually lead to the artery bursting. This may also cause a heart attack or stroke.
The good news is that there are many ways in which you can lower your blood pressure and put less strain on your arteries and heart.
Our Pharmacist can check your blood pressure in our private consultation area. Knowing your numbers will help see if any lifestyle modification are required.
If the following describes your lifestyle you may be at risk:
• Eating too much salt
• Not eating enough fruit and vegetables
• Not taking enough exercise
• Being overweight
• Drinking too much alcohol
Checking your blood pressure is quick, easy and non-
To receive a blood pressure and AF check, please book online.
The test costs £5 and will also screen for atrial fibrillation