Blood Pressure Explained: What the Numbers Really Mean
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Blood Pressure Explained: What the Numbers Really Mean
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About this listen
In this very first episode of the Heart Matters Podcast, Professor Peter Barlis takes you through one of the most important topics in heart health: blood pressure.
What do those two numbers - systolic and diastolic really mean? What’s considered high, what’s normal, and why does it matter? We’ll explore:
- Why blood pressure is often called a “silent” condition
- Symptoms and warning signs to be aware of
- Causes and aggravating factors, including sleep apnoea
- Tests your doctor may organise, from bloods and ECGs to echocardiograms and 24-hour monitors
- The long-term consequences of uncontrolled blood pressure, like heart failure
- How high blood pressure often goes hand-in-hand with cholesterol, diabetes, and other risks
- Treatments and common medicines explained in plain language
- Practical lifestyle steps you can start today
Clear, simple, and evidence-based, this episode will help you understand your blood pressure and what you can do to protect your heart.
For more resources, visit www.heartmatters.com.
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