When was the last time you had your blood pressure checked?
Did you know that approximately 1 in 3 Australian adults have high blood pressure? And some have low pressure, which can also be a problem.
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120/80mmHg (“120 over 80”) is ideal but blood pressure readings vary from day to day.
Pressure is read as two numbers: systolic blood pressure (the first number, which is the pressure when your heart is pumping), and diastolic pressure (when your heart is relaxing). High blood pressure and low blood pressure can both cause problems if left unchecked.
In Australia, adults are advised to get their blood pressure professionally checked at least every 2 years, or more often if you have certain health conditions.
If you’re testing at home as part of your health management, that’s great! A lot of home monitors are simple and effective. However, it is still good to get checked by a professional every couple of years to make sure that your home monitor is accurate and provide any additional advice, tests or support that you need.
High blood pressure symptoms
High blood pressure often has no symptoms until it starts to become serious. Even if you’re young and fit! If left unchecked, it can lead to serious complications such as:
