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Our Work
The Dobney Hypertension Centre (DHC) is a collaborative venture between The University of Western Australia and Royal Perth Hospital. It is led by Professor Markus Schlaich, an international leader in research of high blood pressure, otherwise known as hypertension. DHC is accredited as a Hypertension Excellence Centre by the European Society of Hypertension, and engages in high quality clinical research with the ultimate aim to better understand the mechanisms that lead to elevated blood pressure. Throughout the year, numerous clinical trials and research studies are run by the dedicated research team that aim to both improve health outcomes, and optimize the treatment of hypertension across the community.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. Your blood pressure naturally goes up and down all the time, adjusting to your hearts needs depending on what you are doing. A blood pressure reading under 120/80mmHg is considered in the optimal / normal range and readings above 140/90mmHg are considered to be high more commonly known as Hypertension
Blood Pressure and your heart
High blood pressure is a primary risk factor for heart disease and can often be silent, making regular blood pressure checks essential. You can lower your chances of developing high blood pressure and manage it through a healthy diet and regular exercise. In some cases, your doctor may also prescribe medication to help keep it under control.
Is blood pressure related to kidney function?
Blood pressure is closely relatedto kidney function. High blood pressure can cause kidney damage and kidney damage can cause high blood pressure.
High blood pressure damages the blood vessels to the
kidney, making them thickened and narrowed.
80% of strokes can be prevented
High blood pressure is the biggest risk factor for stroke. 1 in 2 strokes can be prevented by simply managing blood pressure
