Blood pressure screening

Blood pressure screening is a vital and straightforward diagnostic procedure that measures the force of blood against the walls of the arteries as the heart pumps. Comprising two values, systolic (upper value) and diastolic (lower value), it's a window into one's cardiovascular health. Regular screenings can detect hypertension or high blood pressure—a silent yet potent threat—that can lead to serious complications like heart attacks, strokes, and kidney diseases. With no overt symptoms in many cases, routine checks become indispensable in catching, managing, and mitigating potential health risks early on.