High Blood Pressure

Why is it a Risk?

How do I control it?

What is the target?

• High pressure on the arterial walls causes damage and can develop plaque in the arteries.
• Increases the workload on the heart causing it to become strained, weakened and enlarged causing the pumping ability to weaken

• Have it checked regularly
• Take medication* as prescribed
• Exercise regularly
• Reduce salt intake
• Limit alcohol consumption
• Reduce weight

<130/80 mmHg