Blood pressure, hypertension, what do the numbers mean? - August 2025

And now, time for a Coughy Break!Welcome back to Coughy Break, the new show from the team that brought you the popular "Penny's Hill Practice Podcast". In this episode Dr Geoff Hamp and Dr Sam McGinley discuss the topic of blood pressure and what makes a blood pressure high. We talk about hypertension and the problems with running your pressures too high.Dr Geoff and Dr Sam go through how to take your blood pressure correctly at home as well as suggesting places you might be able to go for a blood pressure check.If you have any suggestions for topics you would like covered, any comments or ideas, or even just want to say hello then email us at the show at ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠  Sit back, and enjoy a Coughy Break!Links we discussedBlood pressure UK, how to check your blood pressureLegal DisclaimerAll content provided (“Content”) is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or healthcare advice. The content is valid in England at the time of recording. The Content should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical or healthcare advice tailored to your specific circumstances. Always consult a qualified medical professional for medical matters.Released 26/8/25Show time 14 minutes 16 secondsMusic and audio under licenseCoughy Break is a Coughy Break Production