Hypertension
The hypertension team deals with the treatment and management of high blood pressure. Treatments are offered on an outpatient basis.
It is important that you attend your GP surgery at least once every 5 years to have your blood pressure checked, although an annual check up is preferable.
If your blood pressure is found to be higher than the recommended level (140/90) then your GP may ask you to make some lifestyle changes that will help to reduce your blood pressure. They may also start you on some medicines to help control your blood pressure.
If your blood pressure is very difficult to control your GP may suggest referral to the high blood pressure clinic (the hypertension clinic) but it is important to remember that most people with high blood pressure can be managed effectively by their GP.
For more information visit the Blood Pressure Association.
Services available
- consultant led clinics
- nurse led clinics
- specialist advice on high blood pressure in pregnancy
- informal information and support sessions for patients
- lifestyle advice and goal setting based on the latest research
- access to specialist investigations
- concordance evaluation (Medical Day Unit)
- access to specialist investigations including:
- 24 hour blood pressure monitoring
- ECG
- echocardiogram
- renal ultrasound
- renogram/captopril renogram
- renin/aldosterone
- urinary drug assays
- urinary catecholamines
Making an appointment
Apointments can be made by you or your GP via The Electronic Referral Service (e-RS). We are based in the outpatient department.
| Monday morning | consultant-led hypertension clinic | alternate weeks |
| Monday morning | Nurse led hypertension clinic | new and follow up patients |
| Tuesday morning | nurse-led hypertension clinic | new and follow up patients |
| Tuesday afternoon | consultant-led hypertension clinic | new and follow up patients |
| Wednesday morning | nurse led hypertension clinic | follow up patients |
| Thursday afternoon | ante-natal hypertension clinic | new and follow up patients |
| Friday morning and afternoon | consultant-led hypertension clinic | follow up patients alternate weeks |
How to contact us
To change or cancel an appointment please contact the outpatients department on
020 8510 5544.