The Waitematā District Renal Service has a specialist hypertension clinic. We offer 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, comprehensive investigations for secondary causes of hypertension and patient education through the Hypertension clinic.

Referrals are welcomed for patients in the following categories:

• Difficult or resistant hypertension (blood pressure remains elevated on 3 drugs at maximum tolerated doses)

• Suspected secondary cause of hypertension

• Uncertain diagnosis of hypertension in young people

• Multiple antihypertensive drug intolerances