Released on: July 23, 2008, 7:27 am

Press Release Author: John Kaduwanema

Industry: Healthcare

Press Release Summary: As research shows around 50% of blood pressure patients stop their recommended treatment within the first twelve months, the Blood Pressure Association has launched the \'Newly Diagnosed\' appeal to provide information to newly diagnosed patients to assist them in their continuing treatment.

Press Release Body:

As research shows around 50% of blood pressure patients stop their recommended treatment within the first twelve months, the Blood Pressure Association has launched the \'Newly Diagnosed\' appeal to provide information to newly diagnosed patients to assist them in their continuing treatment. In light of this, First Aid Warehouse is offering great prices on BHS validated blood pressure monitors.

The Blood Pressure Association has released figures stating that over 70% of high blood pressure sufferers do not have their condition under control and that 50% of patients stop following their recommended treatments within 12 months of diagnosis. Not treating or monitoring your blood pressure if you\'re a sufferer of hypertension is of course, unadvisable and even deadly, so the Blood Pressure Association wants to reach people as soon as possible after diagnosis with clear information and direct support to ensure more people realise the importance of controlling their condition.

The BPA are preparing the \'newly diagnosed\' information packs to be issued to new patients at the point of diagnosis. It is believed that a lot of the information provided during consultation is not absorbed fully by the patient, possibly due to shock or perhaps because there is simply so much to take in. The packs will help to ensure patients have the tools and skills they need to monitor and control their condition and also give them the ability refer back to the information at any time.

BHS validated blood pressure monitors can be purchased online from First Aid Warehouse, the leading online supplier of first aid and medical products and equipment including blood pressure monitors. The First Aid Warehouse range is from leading manufacturers and all are available to purchase at great prices with delivery made direct to your door.

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