SPONSORED | Discovery_SA More than a third of adults in SA live with high blood pressure, which is responsible for half of all strokes and 40% of heart attacks.
Most people with high blood pressure don’t have symptoms, yet it’s responsible for half of all strokes and 40% of heart attacks, says Discovery HealthSupplied/Discovery Health
When a Discovery Vitality health check done in early 2021 showed blood pressure readings that were higher than normal, 38-year-old Nikash Bagirathi got proactive and went to see his GP. Nikash was shocked to be diagnosed with hypertension . “I took comfort in knowing I was with the right doctor and on the right medicine. Many people have chronic conditions that are well managed, and they are fine. I encourage people to make time and book a simple blood pressure check with a nurse or GP. The Test is cheap, non-invasive and takes less than a minute. Plus, it can save your life,” he says.
She says those who have symptoms may experience headaches, shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, heart palpitations and nose bleeds.egular health checks are the only way to know if we are really healthy.
In 2019, 377,784 members were registered for this condition. By 2021, there were 405,000 registered members, an increase of 27,216 people over two years. Last year, Discovery Health Medical Scheme claims related to heart disease and circulatory condition treatment amounted to R6.1bn, a 7% increase on claims paid out in 2020.
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