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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

[ hypertension ]

The heart pumps blood around the body

through arteries. Blood pressure is the pressure, or force, of the blood pushing against the walls of the arteries. • It usually has no symptoms.

It can speed up blocking of the arteries,

which can damage the: Heart - leading to heart attacks Brain - leading to stroke

Kidneys

- leading to kidney trouble and dialysis Eyes - leading to eye trouble and blindness Eyes Heart

Kidneys

People with

a family history of high blood pressure are at increased risk. Smoke S Don" t get enough physical activity S

Eat too much fat and salt

S

Drink too much alcohol

S Ar e overweight

What is my medicine for?

S

How will I feel?

S

What check-ups do I need?

S

How many tablets do I need to take?

S

How many times a day do I need

to take my medicine? S

How long do I need to take my

medicine for? S

What do I do if I miss a dose?

S

What do I do if I feel unwell or dizzy?

• It is important not to share your medicines. S T ake old medicines back to the clinic. S

Keep medicines away fr

om children. S

Not all medicines ar

e safe to take while you are pregnant or breastfeeding. S

Not all medicines can be

taken together. S

Re ll your pr

escription before you run out.

Your doctor or Aboriginal Health

Worker can help you manage high

blood pressure.

The earlier high blood pressure is

detected and treated, the less damage there will be to the heart, brain, kidneys

and eyes.You may not be aware that your blood pressure is high. Even young people can suffer from high blood pressure.

It is good to have your blood pressure

checked regularly at your clinic. Illustrations: Sonny Keeler and Julie Taylor, JAT Illustrational

ISBN: 978-1-921748-04-2 CON-106

©2015 N

ational Heart Foundation of Australia, NPS MedicineWise, National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation and

Aboriginal Health Council of SA Inc.

Terms of use: is material has been developed for general information and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice.

Please consult your healthcare provider if you have, or suspect you have, a health problem. e entire contents

of this material are subject to copyright protection.

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