Hypertension clinic
We are a Tertiary
Hypertension Referral Centre listed with the British and
Irish Hypertension Society. Our specialist
Hypertension Clinic has been running for over 3 years at the
Bristol Heart Institute.
This multidisciplinary clinic is suitable for:
- Excluding secondary causes of
hypertension
- Young Onset Hypertension (<40
years by NICE guidelines)
- Resistant hypertension
- Drug-intolerant hypertension
- Autonomic function testing
- Assessment for new interventions such as renal denervation
The clinic is led by
Dr Angus Nightingale (Consultant Cardiologist), with input from
renal and endocrine specialists. There is also a strong research
link with
Dr Emma Hart at the University of Bristol and Professor Julian
Paton at the University of Auckland.
The clinic aims to integrate new research and best current
clinical practice in all areas of hypertension. We have a
well-established protocol for assessing resistant hypertension,
including imaging (kidneys, adrenals, aorta and heart), ambulatory
BP, biochemistry and lifestyle interventions. We also have
extensive expertise in autonomic function testing in health and
disease.
We have one of the largest UK experiences of renal denervation
and have an active research programme in non-drug interventions for
high blood pressure.
To refer a patient or for advice please contact:
Dr Angus Nightingale
Department of Cardiology
Bristol Heart Institute
Tel: 0117 342 6572 or email: angus.nightingale@nhs.net
