Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Clinic in Essex and London
High blood pressure (hypertension) and high cholesterol (hyperlipidaemia) are common conditions that can significantly increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases.
Dr Jones provides expert assessment and personalised management of these conditions in both London and Essex, helping patients reduce risk and protect long-term heart health.
Comprehensive Cardiovascular Risk Assessment
Dr Jones takes a holistic approach, assessing your overall cardiovascular risk rather than focusing on a single number.
This may include:
Blood tests, including assessing cholesterol levels
Blood pressure monitoring
Echocardiogram, a simple ultrasound scan of the heart
Assessment of lifestyle factors and family history
Advanced Cardiac Imaging (for examples cardiac CT or cardiac MRI), when needed.
Treatment and Management
Treatment is tailored to each individual and may include:
Lifestyle measures:
Diet and weight management
Exercise guidance
Smoking cessation
Reducing alcohol intake
Medication:
Blood pressure medications
Cholesterol-lowering treatments (e.g. statins)
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Hypertension means that the pressure in your blood vessels is consistently too high. It often has no symptoms, which is why it is sometimes called the “silent condition”.
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If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to:
Heart disease
Stroke
Kidney disease
Heart failure
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Dr Jones provides a detailed evaluation, which may include:
Clinic blood pressure measurements
Home or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
Assessment of cardiovascular risk factors
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Hyperlipidaemia refers to elevated levels of cholesterol or fats in the blood. This can lead to build-up of plaque in the arteries, increasing the risk of coronary artery disease.
Types of cholesterol:
- LDL (“bad” cholesterol)
- HDL (“good” cholesterol)
- Triglycerides
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High cholesterol can contribute to:
- Narrowing of heart arteries
- Heart attack
- Stroke
