What is Blood Pressure?
The heart is a small but very powerful pump that beats steadily throughout your life, pumping blood through your body every day. The pressure created by the heart to pump the blood through the blood vessels is called blood pressure. When the heart muscle contracts the blood surges through the arteries and the systolic (upper) blood pressure value occurs. The diastolic (lower) value is the resting pressure before the heart contracts again.

When Does it Become too High?
Hypertension is the term used when your blood pressure remains abnormally high. The most important causes of this condition are hereditary factors, but incorrect diet, alcohol, smoking, lack of exercise and stress all increase the risk.

What are the Consequences?
Even moderately elevated blood pressure at a constant state, if it is not treated, can damage the heart and blood vessels and may lead
to a hardening of the arteries as well as other heart, circulatory and kidney problems.

What Can You Do To Combat High Blood Pressure?
Every form of high blood pressure can be effectively treated by taking suitable measures. As a means of prevention, and also to combat
moderately increased blood pressure, changing your lifestyle and eating habits is often enough to produce an improvement. However, for most
people medical treatment is necessary. On this point you should rely on your doctor’s advice and the medication they prescribe.

Steps to take:

• Eat sensibly
• Stop smoking
• Reduce your alcohol consumption
• Exercise regularly
• Reduce sources of stress
• Set aside time to relax
• Monitor your blood pressure (this is where we can help)

Why Use an Omron Blood Pressure Monitor?
Omron is the world’s leading manufacturer and distributor of blood pressure monitors for home use. By developing state-of-the-art products
that match the highest criteria in blood pressure monitoring technology, Omron offers long-lasting quality and accuracy. Typically Omron monitors
are clinically validated, assuring you the most reliable readings. By taking steps to monitor and manage your own blood pressure, you can vastly
improve the chances of greater long-term health and be able to provide your doctor with valuable information.

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