Blood pressure Under control booklet[SajithSam].pdf

ABOUT THIS BOOKLET
This booklet is for people who want to know more
about blood pressure. It explains:
• what high blood pressure (hypertension) is
• why it is so important to control your blood pressure
• what you can do to help lower your blood pressure,
and
• the medicines that your doctor may prescribe as
treatment.
This booklet does not replace the advice your doctor
or nurse may give you, but it should help you to
understand what they tell you.

CONTENTS

About this booklet
But I don’t feel ill!
Why is high blood pressure harmful?
What is blood pressure?
What causes high blood pressure?
What about low blood pressure?
How is blood pressure measured?
What do the blood pressure measurements mean?
What tests will I have?
What can I do to help control my blood pressure?
Medicines for blood pressure
Can I still drive?
What about holidays?
Women with high blood pressure
Heart attack? The symptoms … and what to do
Stroke? The symptoms … and what to do
For more information
Index
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