Includes key messages on health and wellbeing, looking after high risk conditions (AF, high BP and cholesterol) and seeking help for symptoms of heart attack and stroke.
Looking after AF, high BP and high cholesterol theme
'Atrial fibrillation, high blood pressure and high cholesterol increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. Simple actions can reduce the risk, even during the coronavirus pandemic'. 'Simple actions can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke'
Recognising heart attack and stroke symptoms theme
'Heart attacks and strokes don't stop for COVID-19, but fewer people are seeking the urgent help they need. Dial 999 for symptoms of heart attack or stroke'.
'For stroke symptoms remember Act FAST: Face- is it drooping on one side? Arms- can they raise and hold both arms? Speech- is it slurred? Time to call 999!'
'Heart attack symptoms include heavy or tight chest pain that may spread to your arms, neck or jaw or make you breathless, sick, sweaty or light-headed. Dial 999 immediately!'
'999 for heart attack and stroke, even during COVID-19'
If you have high blood pressure, monitoring at home could help prevent a heart attack or stroke. Ask your practice about getting started with home blood pressure monitoring and how to share readings with them.
Blood pressure machines used at home should be less than 5 years old and should be used with the correct sized arm cuff. Find out more about home blood pressure monitoring at www.bhf.org.uk/bloodpressureathome'.
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