#KnowYourNumbersWeek 8-14th September High blood pressure can lead to heart attacks, strokes, and other illnesses. Once you Know Your Numbers, you can get support to bring your blood pressure under control and prevent these diseases. 🔢 Know Your Numbers week raises awareness of high blood pressure, encouraging all UK adults to get a blood pressure check ⬆️ Six million people in the UK have high blood pressure and don’t know it If you're aged 40 and over, and are eligible, you may be able to get a free blood pressure check at a local pharmacy. ⏺️ https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/pharmacies/find-a-pharmacy-that-offers-free-blood-pressure-checks/ For more information about #KnowYourNumbers ⏺️ https://www.bloodpressureuk.org/know-your-numbers/find-your-nearest-free-blood-pressure-check/
Stroke/TIA
Stroke or TIA
Patients with a diagnosis of stroke will have an annual check of their blood pressure to ensure it is in a healthy range. They will also have a medication review to ensure they are on the correct medication and that all the necessary annual blood tests are up to date
