Overview
Hypertension is among the leading causes of heart attacks and stroke. Unfortunately, Hypertension is not recognized early in 1 of 3 patients, and when recognized is not well treated in 1 of 3 patients. To achieve better results a specialized Hypertension treatment team is needed to provide a comprehensive approach. Treating Hypertension requires identification of possible causes, addressing these causes along with a therapeutic plan that includes:
- Testing for any organ damage caused by Hypertension
- Medications
- Home monitoring
- Dietary and lifestyle interventions
- Educating patients and their families about disease management
Who should consider Hypertension Unit visit?
- Patients who are not achieving their blood pressure target despite being on treatment
- Patients on more than 3 anti-Hypertension medications
- Patients with fluctuating blood pressure with bouts of high blood pressure and then low blood pressure while on therapy
- Patients with difficult to treat hypertension
What are the complications of uncontrolled hypertension?
Among other complications, hypertension can cause serious damage to the heart. Excessive pressure can harden arteries, decreasing the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart. This elevated pressure and reduced blood flow can cause:
- Chest pain, also called angina
- Heart attack, which occurs when the blood supply to the heart is blocked, and heart muscle cells die from lack of oxygen. The longer the blood flow is blocked, the greater the damage to the heart
- Heart failure, which occurs when the heart cannot pump enough blood and oxygen to other vital body organs
- Irregular heartbeat which can lead to a sudden death
- Hypertension can also burst or block arteries that supply blood and oxygen to the brain, causing a stroke. In addition, hypertension can cause kidney damage, leading to kidney failure
Diseases & Conditions Treated
As pioneers in the treatment of Hypertension in the region, Aman hospital brings together expertise in cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, neurology/sleep medicine, & radiology/interventional radiology to diagnose and treat a range of conditions that can cause, or exacerbate, hypertension, secondary hypertension: type of high blood pressure in which an often-treatable condition causes the problem, including:
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Autonomic dysfunction
- Coarctation of the aorta
- Cushing's disease
- Chronic kidney disease
- Pheochromocytoma
- Renovascular disease
- Genetic conditions
- Renal (kidney) disorders
- Sleep-related breathing disorders
What we offer you for Hypertension care?
- Specialized & Robust expertise in treating severe hypertension, secondary and reversible forms of hypertension
- Advanced, customized treatment options for various forms of Hypertension using the latest techniques that research has to offer
- Team-based approach that brings experts from across four specialties who develop coordinated, individualized treatment plans
- A full support service team to help you and your family focus on your health and the healing process
Our Hypertension Specialty unit in Aman Hospital is a multidisciplinary unit that provides complete treatment plans targeted to every patient with hypertension:
- Essential pathway which includes: a cardiology consultant, a specialized dietitian, a pharmacist, and a registered nurse for patient education
- Substantial pathway which includes: a cardiology consultant, an endocrinology consultant, a specialized dietitian, a pharmacist, a medical exercise specialist and a registered nurse for patient education
- Essential plus weight management pathway which includes: a cardiology consultant, an endocrinology consultant, a GI/overweight noninvasive interventional consultant, a specialized dietitian, a pharmacist, a medical exercise specialist and a registered nurse for patient education
Meet The Doctors
FAQs
- Qatar ID / valid passport
- Insurance card
- Laboratory studies (in case available)
For insurance and price inquiries, please contact our call center at +974 4400 4400 between 8 am to 10 pm.
The Hypertension Specialty Unit in Aman Hospital is located at the following address: Ground Floor, Outpatient 1.
We recommend you allow enough time to park to ensure you arrive on time. Please plan to arrive 30 minutes prior to your appointment time. Our valet parking is here to assist you, take your car and park it safely in our underground parking.
Always feel free to bring someone with you to your appointments. A family member or friend can help ask questions, remember the information your care team gives you, and provide support.
Please call our call center at +974 4400 4400. They are available from Saturday to Thursday from 8 am to 10 pm to help you reschedule or cancel your appointment.
Our Support Services
- Specialized physical therapist who helps you to improve your joint pain and muscles strength, informs you on the proper ergonomic postures to prevent back pain, and customizes a targeted program that fits your health status. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
- Dietary services will guide you and your family regarding healthier food choices in case of dyslipidemia, diabetes, obesity and hyperuricemia. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
- Pharmaceutical services will guide you regarding your medications and/or biologic treatments: administration mode, timing, side effects, management in case of infection and address any question that may arise. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
- Nursing services for patient education who will provide you with all the information about your disease and treatment and answer your questions. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
- Healthcare practitioner who will coordinate all your appointments and make sure to schedule the appointments at your convenience. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
- Financial team who is here to secure your insurance approvals on time and assist you with any financial inquiries. For any inquiry, please contact +974 4400 4400.
