“Having high blood pressure increases your risk of having a heart attack and stroke, and so knowing your blood pressure could save your life.' Lincolnshire
Lincolnshire residents are being urged to take stock of their blood pressure in a push to improve the public’s awareness during national Know Your Numbers week
“There are many opportunities for people to have their blood pressure checked. For example, if they receive an invitation for an NHS Health Check or have a regular health check because of another long-term condition that they have. Some workplaces and pharmacies may offer blood pressure testing and people can also measure their blood pressure at home using a confirmed accurate and reliable monitor.
Dr Sunil Hindocha, from Portland Medical Practice in Lincoln, added: “It’s quick and easy to test what your numbers are with a reliable monitor either as part of a health check with your GP or local pharmacy or you can keep a regular check yourself at home. The monitor provides two numbers, and Ideally, you should have a blood pressure reading around 120/80.
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