FAQ

Hypertension or high blood pressure is diagnosed when your blood pressure(BP) is more than 140/90 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg) when measured repeatedly.

High blood pressure can cause long term problems. It is a major risk factor for heart disease, arterial disease, stroke, kidney disease, heart failure, and loss of vision.

Raised blood pressure is estimated to cause 7.5 million deaths worldwide. Nearly one in three adults in Sri Lanka have high blood pressure.