Conditions we treat
Blood pressure is the force that circulating blood exerts against the walls of the arteries. Hypertension is when blood pressure is too high and makes your heart work harder than it needs to. Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular condition. It is a major risk factor for heart attacks and stroke. It is often called the “silent killer” as most people do not experience physical symptoms but there is underlying damage occurring to the body.
What is Resistant Hypertension?
Resistant hypertension is an elevated blood pressure ≥140/90 on 3 or more antihypertensive medications including a diuretic or controlled blood pressure of >4 medications.
Our approach
Evaluate, Diagnose, Treat
Our clinic can provide extensive multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment for complex hypertension care.
Cardiovascular Risk Assessment:
- 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
- Quantitative Echocardiography
- Ankle-brachial index
- Carotid doppler
Diagnostic Evaluation:
- Exercise testing
- Electrocardiogram
- Doppler renal ultrasound
- Renal angiography
Treatment:
- Diet/Lifestyle modifications
- Antihypertensive Medications
- Renal Denervation
Renal Denervation treatment for hypertension
The Renal denervation (RDN) procedure is for patients with high blood pressure, or hypertension. Known as the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure, it is minimally invasive and targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause elevated blood pressure.
The procedure is FDA approved for use as an adjunctive treatment in patients with hypertension when lifestyle changes and medications do not adequately control blood pressure, and it has been shown in studies to lower blood pressure in difficult-to-treat patients.
What can you do if you have high blood pressure?
Small changes in your life can make a big impact! *Consult with your provider when making lifestyle changes. Results may vary.
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Eat fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy, etc. Approximate SBP reduction: 11mmHg |
Reduce or discontinue alcohol intake Approximate SBP reduction: 5-8 mmH |
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Lose weight Approximate SBP reduction: 5mmHg |
Lower salt intake Approximate SBP reduction: 5-6 mmHg |
Our Team
Our team consists of Hypertension Certified Cardiology Physician and PA, Interventional Cardiologists, Pharmacists and skilled nurses working together to provide comprehensive and high-quality care for our patients.
Referrals
Please call 434.200.5252 and press option 3, then ask for the Resistant Hypertension Clinic to make an appointment with our team.
We offer Referrals to the Sleep Medicine Clinic, Endocrinology, Bariatrics, and Nephrology.
