Blood Pressure Check
Assess your blood pressure based on Australian clinical guidelines.
How It Works
Why Use It
Aligned with Clinical Guidelines - Results are categorised according to Australian clinical standards for cardiovascular health.
Instant Risk Assessment - Understand your current reading immediately with clear, color-coded results.
Proactive Health Management - Receive tailored follow-up advice and lifestyle recommendations to support long-term heart health.
Built by Everlab's Medical Team - Developed by medical experts to provide a foundational screening tool for your preventative health journey.
Disclaimer
This blood pressure tool is for screening purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical diagnosis. A single high reading does not necessarily mean you have hypertension. Always consult your doctor or a healthcare professional for a formal diagnosis and before starting or changing any blood pressure medication.
Everlab’s Blood Pressure Check
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is often called the "silent killer" because it rarely presents symptoms until significant damage is done. Maintaining healthy blood pressure is one of the single most effective ways to reduce your risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney disease. Understanding your numbers is a cornerstone of preventative health.
That is why we created the Everlab Blood Pressure Check: to give you a clear, data-driven understanding of your cardiovascular status based on your latest readings.
By monitoring your blood pressure regularly, you gain the insight needed to make proactive lifestyle shifts before clinical intervention becomes necessary.
The best part? It takes less than a minute and uses the data from your last pharmacy check or home monitor.
Why Your Blood Pressure Matters
Your blood pressure is a direct window into the health of your arteries and the efficiency of your heart.
- Preventative Health: Keeping blood pressure in the "Optimal" range significantly lowers the long-term strain on your cardiovascular system.
- Brain Health: Consistent hypertension is a major risk factor for cognitive decline and vascular dementia.
- Kidney Function: Your kidneys rely on healthy blood vessels to filter waste; high pressure can lead to chronic renal dysfunction.
- Early Detection: Tracking your numbers allows you to identify "High-Normal" trends early, when lifestyle changes like sodium reduction and exercise are most effective.
What is a Blood Pressure Check?
This tool is a screening assessment that categories your blood pressure into two primary numbers:
- Systolic (The top number): The pressure in your arteries when your heart beats.
- Diastolic (The bottom number): The pressure in your arteries when your heart rests between beats.
Based on Australian guidelines, we categorise these numbers to help you understand your current cardiovascular profile and the urgency of any required follow-up.
Who Should Use This Tool?
Everlab’s blood pressure check is designed for adults who want to take a proactive role in their heart health.
You should use this tool if you are:
- An adult with a recent blood pressure reading looking to understand what the numbers mean.
- Someone with a family history of heart disease wanting to monitor their trends.
- Tracking the impact of lifestyle changes (like diet and exercise) on your cardiovascular health.
Do NOT use this tool if you are:
- Experiencing a Medical Emergency: If you have extremely high blood pressure (e.g., $\ge$ 180/110 mmHg) accompanied by chest pain, headache, or shortness of breath, seek emergency medical care immediately.
- Under 18 Years Old: Blood pressure ranges for children and adolescents are calculated differently than for adults.
- Pregnant: Blood pressure requirements change during pregnancy and require specialised obstetric monitoring.
Understanding Your Results
After entering your readings, you will see where you fall within the clinical categories:
Important Information
- These categories are based on the National Heart Foundation of Australia's guidelines for managing hypertension.
- Blood pressure can vary throughout the day. Take multiple readings at different times for accuracy.
- Rest for 5 minutes before measuring. Avoid caffeine, exercise, and smoking 30 minutes before.
- This tool provides general guidance only and does not replace professional medical advice.
What This Tool Cannot Tell You
- The Cause of Your Reading: A high reading can be caused by anything from "white coat syndrome" (stress at the doctor) to underlying arterial stiffness.
- Long-term Trends: A single snapshot cannot replace the value of multiple readings taken over time.
- Overall Heart Quality: Blood pressure is just one metric; it does not measure cholesterol, arterial plaque, or heart rhythm.
Why is Comprehensive Testing Important?
Blood pressure is a vital sign, but it’s only one chapter of your health story. At Everlab, we use blood pressure as a starting point for a deeper cardiovascular investigation.
A comprehensive Everlab assessment includes:
- Advanced Lipid Profiling: Measuring ApoB and other markers that better predict heart disease than standard cholesterol tests.
- Endothelial Function Testing: Assessing how well your blood vessels actually function.
- Calcium Scoring or Imaging: Identifying the presence of actual plaque buildup in the arteries.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. My reading was high once; do I have hypertension?
Not necessarily. Blood pressure fluctuates due to stress, caffeine, or even how you are sitting. Diagnosis usually requires multiple high readings over several weeks.
2. What is "White Coat Hypertension"?
This is when your blood pressure spikes specifically because you are in a clinical setting or feeling anxious about the test. Home monitoring is often recommended to see your "true" baseline.
3. How often should I check my blood pressure?
If your results are "Optimal," checking once a year is often sufficient. If you are in the "High-Normal" or "Hypertension" categories, your doctor may recommend weekly or even daily tracking.