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Blood pressure: everything you need to know

Blood pressure is one of the body's most vital processes, and maintaining a healthy status can ke...

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18.53 13 Aug 2020


Blood pressure: everything you need to know


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18.53 13 Aug 2020


Blood pressure is one of the body's most vital processes, and maintaining a healthy status can keep many other things in check.

This week's On the Couch guest was Dr Aftab Jan, Consultant Interventional Cardiologist at Beacon Hospital.

He explains everything you need to know about how blood pressure works, what the important numbers are, and how to look out for any warning signs.


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