High Blood Pressure

New 2024 European Society of Cardiology guidelines have introduced the term of elevated blood pressure which is defined as blood pressure readings over 120/70. Any blood pressure over 140/90 is considered Hypertension which is more serious that elevated blood pressure.

How often should I check my Blood Pressure?

• Patients with diagnosed hypertension should check their blood pressure monthly

• Patients with elevated blood pressure (over 120/70) who meet criteria for treatment should monitor their blood pressure monthly

• Patients with elevated blood pressure but who do not require treatment should monitor their blood pressure at least yearly

• Patients over 40 years old with normal blood pressure 120/70 or lower) should monitor it yearly.

• Patients under 40 with normal blood pressure should monitor it every 3 years.

Full guidelines here:

https://www.escardio.org/The-ESC/Press-Office/Press-releases/New-ESC-Hypertension-Guidelines-recommend-intensified-BP-targets-and-introduce-a-novel-elevated-blood-pressure-category-to-better-identify-people-at-risk-for-heart-attack-and-stroke#:~:text=The%20ESC%20Guidelines%20also%20provide,139%2F70-89%20mmHg

Post-operative care after heart surgery

Follow our plan for cardiac checks to ensure any problems are detected early.