What is Hypertension?
High blood pressure, also called hypertension, is when the pressure in your blood vessels is unusually high. If the pressure is consistently too high, it puts a strain on your heart and could lead to strokes, heart attacks and kidney damage. Things that increase your chances of high blood pressure include being overweight, having an unhealthy diet, smoking and not exercising enough.
What are the signs of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure does not usually have any symptoms. The only way to find out if you have it is to get your blood pressure checked. Lifestyle changes like eating a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help lower high blood pressure. Some people also need to take medicines.
What is Hypertension Plus?
Hypertension Plus is a primary care remote hypertension management and medication titration platform created by OMRON. This is being rolled out in Hillingdon with the Metocare and Celandine PCN being the first to piolet the service. This free service is to patients monitor and manage their condition remotely. To Find out more about Hypertension plus use the links below to watch some videos and you can also visit the website at Hypertension Plus (omron-healthcare.co.uk)
Hypertension Plus