There are ways to significantly reduce your risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Talk to your doctor about reducing your risk. While some factors - such as family history of heart disease cannot be prevented, there are other factors you can control.  These include:

• Smoking
• Exposure to second-hand smoke
• High Blood Pressure
• High Blood Cholesterol
• Obesity, particularly extra weight around your middle
• Inactive Lifestyle
• Diabetes
• Stress

Measuring your blood pressure at home and keeping a record of the measurements will show you and your doctor how much your blood pressure changes during the day. Your doctor can use your record of measurements to see how well your medicine is working to control your high blood pressure.  Also, measuring your own blood pressure is a good way to take part in managing your own health and recognizing changes.

The Medical Supply Store offers a ranges of Blood Pressure Monitors for home use.  You can also ask us for upcoming Blood Pressure and Risk Assessment Clinics.