High blood pressure: what to check before you book
A plain-English guide to repeated high readings, warning signs and which clinician can help.
When to get emergency care
- Call 112 now for chest pain, weakness on one side, confusion, severe headache or severe breathlessness.
Get emergency help or call 112.
Guide
High blood pressure can be silent. A single high reading is not a diagnosis. Repeated readings should be discussed with a clinician. Call 112 for chest pain, weakness on one side, confusion, severe headache or breathlessness.