High blood pressure (hypertension) rarely causes symptoms but significantly increases the risk of heart attacks, strokes, heart failure and kidney disease. It is one of the most important risk factors to detect and manage.
Have your blood pressure checked regularly, especially if you have a family history, are over 40, or have diabetes. Book a review if your readings are consistently above 130/80 mmHg.
Book a private consultation with Dr Wamil in London or Oxford for a thorough assessment and a clear, personalised care plan.
Book a consultationMost cases have no single cause, though age, family history, weight, salt intake, alcohol and stress all contribute. Sometimes an underlying condition such as kidney disease or hormone problems drives it.
Dr Wamil will measure your blood pressure, review your overall cardiovascular risk, and may arrange blood tests, an ECG and an echocardiogram to check for heart effects.
Treatment includes lifestyle changes and, when needed, medication. Dr Wamil offers a personalised approach, integrating blood pressure control with overall cardiometabolic risk reduction.
Worried about high blood pressure? Arrange a thorough cardiac assessment with Dr Gosia Wamil at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, London or Nuffield Health The Manor Hospital, Oxford and get a clear diagnosis and personalised care plan.