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Christopher McCarthy, MD oversees The Hypertension Center and meets individually with each patient. Based on the individual's needs, referrals are made to other medical specialists (see Consultants Panel) as well as services that can help people manage their care and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Members of The Hypertension Center work closely with the patients' primary care physicians to ensure a team approach to managing this illness. In addition, regular follow-up visits at The Hypertension Center may be part of the care plan. In addition to comprehensive medical care, The Hypertension Center guides patients to actively participate in their care and take the steps to manage their health. The Center focuses on:

• Establishing good communication between the patient and physician
• Setting desired blood pressure levels and helping patients achieve the goal
• Educating people with high blood pressure on important lifestyle modifications and connecting them with resources to help them make these changes. Lifestyle modifications include:
  
  
  • Losing weight
  • Reducing excess salt from diet
  • Increasing intake of potassium and calcium
  • Avoiding excess alcohol
  • Exercising
  • Quitting cigarette smoking

The Hypertension Center is conveniently located on the second floor of St. Anthony's Medical Plaza, behind St. Anthony's Medical Center.

12700 Southfork Road, Suite 280
St. Louis, MO 63128

(Map/Driving Directions)

People suffering from hypertension can be referred to the Center by a physician, or they can refer themselves. To schedule an appointment, call:

(314) 525-4309