A few minutes after you’ve taken your blood pressure, it’s a good idea to check it again, to make sure the readings are similar and accurate. Having high blood pressure (also known as hypertension) increases your risk of a heart attack or stroke. The BHF Heart Hero Awards are our way of thanking those who, through their invaluable support, are helping to make a difference towards fulfilling our vision of a world free of heart and circulatory diseases.

Evening meal: One medium-sized jacket potato (cooked in the microwave or oven) with a tin of sardines in tomato sauce , serve d with peas.These resources can be found on their Manage your blood pressure at home hub, which was created to help measure and manage blood pressure at home during the pandemic. When people have their blood pressure checked in the clinic it can be higher than expected, especially if they feel nervous or anxious.

You want the cuff to be over the upper part of your arm with the tubing leading down the centre or slightly to the right of your arm.In addition, those who already own a blood pressure monitor can discuss with their GP how to monitor their blood pressure at home. As many as 5 million adults in the UK have undiagnosed high blood pressure, so won't be receiving effective treatment. The new range follows in the footsteps of the hugely successful 2013 diary, which sold out within a matter of weeks. Stage one: this is when your blood pressure is between 140/90 mmHg and 160/100 mmHg in the clinic, or 135/85 mmHg to 150/95 mmHg at home.

Make sure the cuff is the right size for your arm: Make sure you have the right cuff size for your arm. Regular home blood pressure monitoring across a population of 50,000 patients could prevent up to 500 heart attacks and 745 strokes over five years. Our annual awards celebrate the incredible fundraisers, young advocates, lifesavers, healthcare professionals and outstanding supporters who go above and beyond for British Heart Foundation. How your high blood pressure is managed depends on a range of things, such as your health goals and the stage of your condition.The British Nutrition Foundation's Healthy Eating Week 2024 will be taking place from 10-14 June 2024. A blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if someone’s blood pressure is too high or too low. Snacks: Small handful of unsalted peanuts ; one carrot cut into sticks; two satsumas (or easy-peelers ) . You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.