Blood pressure test

A blood pressure test measures pressure inside your arteries as your heart pumps blood through your body. Blood pressure changes continually depending on activity, temperature, diet, emotional state, posture, physical state, and medication use.  However, when resting, a healthy person’s blood pressure usually falls within a certain range.

High or low blood pressure is itself dangerous and can also be a symptom of conditions, ranging from, infections and erectile dysfunction to coronary heart disease. Regular tests can help you get the right treatment when you need it or simply to give you peace of mind.

If you already have a diagnosis, testing can confirm that your current treatment is controlling the condition. If you are having a heart health assessment, we may take your blood pressure during your assessment, or you may be given a 24 hour blood pressure monitor. This records the changes in your blood pressure by measuring it at intervals, over a period of time.

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If the test is to diagnose or monitor high blood pressure, it’s a good idea to urinate before you have it. Food coffee (and other drinks with caffeine) and smoking can also affect the test result so avoid them for an hour beforehand.

Bring along a list of the medicines (both prescription and over the counter) you’re taking; some medicines affect your blood pressure.