You can get your blood pressure tested at a number of places, including: Getting this done is easy and could save your life. The only way of knowing whether you have high blood pressure is to have a blood pressure test.Īll adults over 40 are advised to have their blood pressure checked at least every 5 years.
If you have high blood pressure, reducing it even a small amount can help lower your risk of these health conditions. Persistent high blood pressure can increase your risk of a number of serious and potentially life-threatening health conditions, such as: If your blood pressure is too high, it puts extra strain on your blood vessels, heart and other organs, such as the brain, kidneys and eyes. What's considered low or high for you may be normal for someone else.