Can You Donate Blood With Hypertension?
Conclusion
In conclusion, high blood pressure doesn’t exclude you from the act of donating blood.
It’s all about ensuring your blood pressure is well-controlled and taking the necessary precautions before and during the process.
As the World Health Organization notes:
“Every blood donor is a life saver”.
And that journey of saving lives starts with taking good care of your own health.
References
Requirements by Donation Type: https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/how-to-donate/eligibility-requirements.html
Blood safety and availability: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/blood-safety-and-availability
Source: The EMT Spot - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Michael Rotman, MD, FRCPC, PhD Tags: Blood Pressure Source Type: blogs
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