Do you know your blood pressure? - Know your numbers

Heart Health

Know your Numbers Week is dedicated to understanding your blood pressure numbers as well as making simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risk. Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke have put together everything you need to get involved and live better when it comes to blood pressure. 

  • Download the Blood Pressure Flyer - understand blood pressure, what the numbers mean and how you can reduce your risk of high blood pressure, click here. 

 

  • Take the test - Complete the Healthy Heart Quiz and Stress Test to find out if your heart health is at risk and what can influence your blood pressure numbers. 

 

  • How to find out your blood pressure - Once you know your reading you can begin to apply the information above

For more information on Know your Numbers Week, follow the link here. 

Heart Health Useful Resources

The Heart Age Test tells you your heart age compared to your real age.
Use this tool to enter your blood pressure reading and find out what it means, along with information on how to reduce a high reading.

Heart Health Helplines & Web Chats

Heart UK - Cholesterol Helpline
British Heart Foundation - Forum
British Heart Foundation Helpline
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