You sit and rest for several minutes. Your arm is supported at heart level. A cuff goes around your upper arm. It inflates and gently tightens.
We usually take two or three readings. This gives a more reliable result. The machine shows two numbers. The first is the higher number. The second is the lower number.
Your reading might look like 120 over 80. High blood pressure is usually 140 over 90 or more in a clinic setting. Low blood pressure is usually under 90 over 60. We explain what your numbers mean for you.
If your reading is raised, we repeat it. You may be offered checks at home or a 24 hour monitor to confirm. This avoids starting treatment on a single result.
Please avoid caffeine, smoking, or exercise for 30 minutes before your test. Wear sleeves that roll up easily. Bring your medicine list and any home readings. Tell us about headaches, chest pain, dizziness, or nosebleeds.
High blood pressure often has no symptoms. Regular checks help spot problems early. Early action lowers the risk of stroke, heart attack, kidney problems, and eye damage.
We serve South Ealing, Ealing, Acton, Hanwell, Brentford, and West London. You get clear advice in plain language. We focus on practical steps you can take today.
