The Heart and Stroke Foundation and Health PEI invite Islanders diagnosed with high blood pressure to participate in a research study examining the impact of internet-supported heart healthy changes on lowering blood pressure.
Led by Dr. Robert Nolan, director of Cardiac eHealth and Behavioural Cardiology Research Unit with the University of Toronto, the twelve-month-long R.E.A.C.H. study (Reduced risk with E-based support for Adherence to lifestyle Change in Hypertension) will:
• assess the use of heart healthy changes through internet support on participating individuals;
• check participants’ blood pressure and cholesterol levels and send results to their doctors; and,
• provide participants with information about their respective heart health risk factors.
Islanders may be eligible to participate if they:
• are between 35 and 74 years of age; and,
• were told by a doctor that they have high blood pressure:
▸ have a blood pressure that is at least 130/85 if taking medication OR
▸ have a blood pressure that is at least 140/90 if they are NOT taking medication
Registration for the R.E.A.C.H. study is free.
To register for the R.E.A.C.H. study, visit www.makehealthlast.ca and click on the “Take Risk Assessment” button.
For more information on the R.E.A.C.H. study, interested Islanders can speak with their nurse, doctor or call the Heart and Stroke Foundation toll-free at 1-888-473-4636.