Blood pressure shock for Sandilands
Blood pressure shock for Sandilands
Radio shock jock Kyle Sandilands got a reality check this morning, when he was given a blood pressure test live on air.
The results were shockingly high, putting him at greater risk of stroke, which is Australia's second biggest killer.
Kyle Sandilands is at the top of the FM ratings but his 'over the top' lifestyle has pushed his blood pressure sky high to a reading of 181 over 110.
The shock jock was taking part in Australia's 'biggest blood pressure check' - an initiative to raise awareness of one of the leading causes of stroke.
Seven's Chris Bath has spearheaded the campaign and she was more than happy to tell King Kyle, some hard truths.
She said: “Really to help yourself you should lose a bit of weight and do some exercise.”
Chris, who’s dad Don had a catastrophic stroke, five years ago, is passionate about stroke prevention - her dad Don had a catastrophic stroke, five years ago.
Every ten minutes, someone suffers a stroke in Australia.
Now, researchers at the University of Sydney have tested a unique way to identify those at risk, using an iPhone.
Sydney University researcher Nicole Lowres said: “People have been purchasing it themselves to check up what's happening with their heart."
The device works by clipping the case on the back of an iPhone and then clicking on the app.
You put your fingertips on the sensors and hold still. You will get a reading in just 30 seconds to tell you whether you have an irregular heart beat, which causes a third of all strokes.
The device could help prevent around 120 strokes each year.
