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Bloodpressure.org.nz is a website run by Auckland specialist in hypertension Associate Professor Johan Rosman, who believes hypertension deserves far more attention than it gets. You can email him about hypertension.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI) - is useful information about your medicine: eg, what the medicine is used for, how it should be taken, what side effects can occur, whether you can drive or drink alcohol while taking the medicine, and what to do if you miss a dose. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about your medicine.

What’s your risk of heart attack or stroke? Ever wonder what your heart health is like? You can find out how 'old' your heart is and your risk of heart attack or stroke in the next five years by using the Online Heart Risk Calculator and other information in our cardiovascular (CV) risk feature article. Add in any test results you may have from your doctor or nurse to give a better idea of how you shape up. The  calculator gives you an idea of your level of risk. For example, if your risk is high, say 20%, and there were 100 people like you, then (without treatment) approximately 20 of these people would have a heart attack or stroke in the next five years. Sound scary? Don’t panic, there’s also lots of information about how to reduce your overall risk, and the many factors involved in heart health. Heart risk: Quick 11-point risk assessment The risks are calculated according to the New Zealand Cardiovascular Guidelines Handbook (2009) developed by the New Zealand Guidelines Group and the National Heart Foundation of New Zealand.