Stuart McMillan MSP (SNP) has had his blood pressure taken at the Stroke Association’s stall in the Scottish Parliament to encourage others to have regular testing to avoid the potential for a stroke.
About half of strokes could be prevented with better identification and management of high blood pressure, which is the single biggest risk factor for stroke.
Mr. McMillan said:
“There is a well-established link between high blood pressure and stroke. I hope that events like this will help to raise public awareness about reducing the risk of stroke.
“I would therefore urge anyone who thinks they might be at risk to get tested. We are very fortunate that the Stroke Association laid on such a service to us here in the Scottish Parliament, and other employers should be encouraged to offer this to their staff.”
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| Stuart McMillan MSP having his blood pressure taken at the Scottish Parliament. |
• A recent Ipsos MORI Poll showed that public awareness of high blood pressure as the biggest risk factor for Stroke has dropped from 48% to 46%. (November 2011- November 2012).
• A stroke is a brain attack, which happens when the blood supply to the brain is cut off, caused by a clot or bleeding in the brain. About 12,500 people have a stroke in Scotland every year and it is the leading cause of adult impairment and disability.
• The Stroke Association is a charity who work directly with stroke survivors and their families and carers, with health and social care professionals and with scientists and researchers. They campaign to improve stroke care and support people to make the best recovery they can, as well as funding research to develop new treatments and ways of preventing stroke. The Stroke Helpline (0303 303 3100) provides information and support on stroke. More information can be found at www.stroke.org.uk
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