Blood Pressure
Blood pressure is the pressure of the blood in the arteries as the heart pumps it around the body.
If the blood pressure remains high it can cause serious problems like a heart attack, a stroke, heart failure or kidney disease. High blood pressure usually has no warning symptoms and therefore it is important to have regular blood pressure checks to find out whether you might have high blood pressure.
Resources
Blood Pressure Facts (2003)
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Blood Pressure Info Sheet (2003)
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Self Measurement of Blood Pressure Info Sheet (1999)
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Contact Us
For more information on blood pressure, call us on 1300 36 27 87 or email us for a copy of our 'High Blood Pressure: The Facts' booklet.