Hypertension

About Heart Diseases & High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure - also known as hypertension - affects one in five Canadians. It is the number one risk factor for stroke and a major risk factor for heart disease, so it is very important that it is properly controlled. High blood pressure is often called a "silent killer" because it has no warning signs or symptoms. You can't see it. You can't feel it. But the good news is that you can control it.

Over time high blood pressure can damage blood vessel walls, causing scarring that promotes the build-up of fatty plaque. This build-up can narrow and eventually block arteries. It also strains the heart and eventually weakens it. Very high blood pressure can cause blood vessels in the brain to burst resulting in a stroke.

Take our Heart&Stroke Blood Pressure Action PlanTM questionnaire to identify your risk of heart disease and stroke. You’ll also get realistic tips, advice and support to help you prevent or control high blood pressure.

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About Heart & Stroke Foundation
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada is a federation of 10 provincial Foundations, led and supported by a force of more than 130,000 volunteers.

• Throughout its history, the Foundation has relied on the generous donations of millions of Canadians.
• The Foundation receives no operational funding from government sources.
• In 2009, the Foundation invested more than $120 million into research, health promotion, and community programs.

For more information about the Heart & Stroke Foundation or to find a local office near you, visit http://www.heartandstroke.on.ca.

Note: Information provided by The Heart and Stroke Foundation

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Products Available on TELUS health space

HEM-790ITCAN

Omron's HEM-790ITCAN features Omron Health Management Software which will help track your progress to better blood pressure health. This monitor detects advanced diagnostics including Morning Hypertension and irregular heartbeat. Monitoring these important factors with Omron's software allows you to share valuable information with your physician.

The HEM-790ITCAN has been tested, evaluated and proven to meet the rigorous safety and accuracy standards set by independent organizations.

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HEM-670ITCAN

Omron's HEM-670ITCAN not only features A.P.S. technology which confirms monitor is at heart level for more accurate readings, and also includes Omron Health Management Software which will help track your progress to better blood pressure health. This wrist monitor detects advanced diagnostics including morning hypertension and irregular heartbeat. Monitoring these important factors with Omron's software allows you to share valuable information with your physician. Cuff fits wrist sized 5 1/4" to 8 1/2" in circumference.

The HEM-670ITCAN has been tested, evaluated and proven to meet the rigorous safety and accuracy standards set by independent organizations.

HJ-720ITCAN

Omron's most technologically advanced pedometer, model HJ-720ITCAN, now includes Omron Health Management Software to help you track days, weeks, months and years of exercise. The pedometer measures steps, aerobic steps (10 minutes or more of continuous movement), calories and distance.

Dual-Axis Pocket Pedometers feature advanced 2D Smart Sensor Technology, which enables the pedometer to be placed horizontally or vertically while accurately counting steps. The HJ-720ITCAN can be placed at the hip, in a pocket or clipped to a bag for added convenience.

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