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Article: Too much pressure? NEARLY half the UK population don't know what their blood pressure is - and of those who do nearly a quarter are baffled by what the numbers mean. But high blood pressure could prove fatal, so knowing your numbers is essential. KAREN HAMBRIDGE reports.(News)
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- Coventry Evening Telegraph (England)
- Article date:
- September 18, 2006
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Byline: KAREN HAMBRIDGE
HAVING your blood pressure checked regularly is vital, according to Coventry consultant in public health Dr Peter Barker.
High blood pressure has no direct symptoms so the first a sufferer might know about it is when they fall victim to a stroke or heart attack - perhaps fatally.
"It's a good idea for everyone aged over 40 to have their blood pressure monitored. You don't have to make a specific appointment at the GPs, just ask for a check the next time you see your ...