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Resistant Hypertension Clinic

The Resistant Hypertension Clinic at Centra is a multidisciplinary clinic that evaluates and treats patient with multidrug resistant hypertension. Our clinic provides extensive hypertension screening, patient education, secondary work-up, and tailored treatment options.
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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.

Our team of Hypertension Certified Cardiology Physician and PA, Interventional Cardiologists, Pharmacists and skilled nurses work together to provide comprehensive and high-quality care for our patients.

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

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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. 

Related Services

Heart Surgery

Our team offers the full range of surgery options to treat problems inside the chest cavity, including heart, lung and esophagus conditions. We perform traditional, open heart surgery and newer, less invasive approaches that may help you recover more quickly and with less pain.

Centra Heart & Vascular Institute

We use advanced tests and treatments available to care for people with common or complex cardiovascular problems.

Where you can find us

We have a number of conveniently located facilities in your neighborhood. See all Locations

Meet our team

Centra's team of Caregivers is dedicated to providing the most advanced, personalized care.
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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.

Eat fruits, veggies, low-fat dairy, etc.

Approximate SBP reduction: 11mmHg

Reduce or discontinue alcohol intake

Approximate SBP reduction: 5-8 mmH

Lose weight

Approximate SBP reduction: 5mmHg

Lower salt intake

Approximate SBP reduction: 5-6 mmHg