Introduction

A blood pressure test is a simple way of checking if your blood pressure is too high or too low.

Blood pressure is the term used to describethe strength with whichyour blood pushes on the sides of your arteries as it's pumped around your body.

High blood pressure (hypertension) can put a strain on your arteries and organs, which can increase your risk of developing serious problems such as heart attacks and strokes .

Low blood pressure (hypotension) isn't usually as serious, although it can cause dizziness and fainting in some people.

A blood pressure test is the only way to find out if your blood pressure is too high or too low, because most people won't have any obvious symptoms. Having a test is easy and could save your life.

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 30 Nov 2016