Coronary heart disease (CHD) occurs when your heart's blood supply is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fatty substances in the coronary arteries. Over time, the walls of your arteries can become furred up with fatty deposits. CHD is a preventable disease that was responsible for the deaths of 88,000 people in the UK in 2008 (British Heart Foundation CHD Statistics 2010).

The good news is that you can help to prevent CHD by eating a healthy, balanced diet & exercising regularly. It is equally important to quit smoking and reduce your alcohol consumption, as well as sticking to any medications you are prescribed.

 The BHS recommends that only properly validated BP monitors be used both in the clinic and at home. All the monitors listed on their website have been clinically validated. This means that all the machines, regardless of their cost, give reliable readings when used correctly. Please note that added cost does not equate to added accuracy. 

View a list of clinically validated BP monitors 

The nine practices within Mid Dorset Primary Care Network (PCN) collaborate with Omron Healthcare to provide remote monitoring for individuals with high blood pressure. Through the Viso app, patients can track their blood pressure from home. Eligible patients may receive an invitation from their healthcare provider to enrol in the Viso program.

Useful videos, audios, images, and references relating to CHD

Information and support for all heart health questions.

Further information about symptoms, treatment, causes and prevention of CHD