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High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is one of the most important risk factors for cardiovascular disease. When blood pressure is high over a long period of time, it puts a strain on the heart, blood vessels and other organs. It can also increase your risk of conditions such as dementia.

Checking your blood pressure is easy. In Buckinghamshire, there are many places where you can check your blood pressure for free.

In designated community settings:

At home using a portable blood pressure monitoring kit.

Library members can borrow these devices from:

In designated faith settings:

What Does My Blood Pressure Reading Mean?