Being able to accurately measure your blood pressure is important because unhealthy levels (be it high or low blood pressure) can cause a number of health problems. Low blood pressure usually causes immediate symptoms such as lightheadedness, dizziness, blurred vision and fatigue. Although it’s a serious condition, it’s usually not one of its own right and is typically an indicator of any underlying health condition. High blood pressure, on the other hand, does not normally produce any symptoms. Most people live for long periods of time with high blood pressure without realising it, but it’s important to get this checked, monitored and treated because high blood pressure increases your risk of long-term, serious ailments like heart attack and stroke. It’s particularly important to monitor your blood pressure if you are taking medications to regulate your blood pressure, or if you are taking medications that could potentially increase or decrease it.