Hypertension (Hormonal / Secondary) – Specialist Online Consultation
Specialist Consultation: €99
Consultant Endocrinologist: Dr. Aamir Shehzad
Pricing Structure
- Consultation fee: €99
- Follow-up consultation (same condition): €60
- Referral letter fee: €20 (applies if a referral is needed for blood tests, scans, ED referral, or another specialist; this is in addition to the consultation fee)
Hypertension Online Consultation
Our Hormonal / Secondary Hypertension service offers specialist online assessment for adults experiencing difficult-to-control, sudden, or unexplained high blood pressure. As a leading secondary hypertension specialist in Ireland, Consultant Endocrinologist Dr. Aamir Shahzad (IMC: 409423) evaluates whether a hormonal or endocrine disorder is contributing to elevated blood pressure.
Through a secure video consultation, Dr. Shahzad assesses adrenal, thyroid, pituitary, and metabolic causes of hypertension to help identify the exact root cause, optimise treatment, and protect long-term heart, kidney, and brain health.
Who This Service Is For
This specialist service is ideal for adults with:
- Hypertension not improving despite medication
- Sudden-onset or rapidly worsening high blood pressure
- Hypertension at a young age
- Symptoms suggesting hormonal imbalance
- A family history of adrenal or endocrine conditions
- Concerns about conditions such as Conn’s syndrome or adrenal tumours
If your GP suspects a hormonal cause or your blood pressure remains poorly controlled, this service provides expert endocrine evaluation.
Possible Hormonal Causes Assessed
As a recognised hormonal hypertension doctor in Ireland, Dr. Shahzad evaluates key endocrine-related causes including:
- Primary hyperaldosteronism (Conn’s syndrome) – specialist assessment and management
- Thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism)
- Adrenal disorders (pheochromocytoma, cortisol excess, adrenal tumours)
- Pituitary hormone abnormalities
- Renin–aldosterone ratio imbalance
- Hypertension associated with metabolic syndrome
Identifying whether hypertension is hormonal ensures the correct and targeted treatment plan.
What to Expect During Your Consultation
Your specialist video consultation includes:
- Detailed medical history and symptom review
- Assessment of blood pressure patterns and response to medication
- Discussion of palpitations, headaches, sweating, anxiety, fatigue, or weight changes
- Review of prior investigations (blood tests, ECG, imaging)
- Consideration of endocrine causes such as aldosterone excess or cortisol imbalance
You will receive a clear explanation, structured diagnostic plan, and personalised management recommendations.
Investigations & Further Testing
If clinically appropriate, Dr. Shahzad may advise:
- Aldosterone–renin ratio test (ARR) – key for detecting Conn’s syndrome
- Cortisol and adrenal hormone testing
- Thyroid profile
- Kidney function and electrolytes
- Metabolic blood tests
- 24-hour urinary catecholamines or cortisol
- Referral for adrenal or renal ultrasound/CT through your GP
Private testing, including aldosterone tests in Ireland, can be arranged via your GP or local diagnostic centres.
Treatment & Specialist Recommendations
Based on your results, management may include:
- Adjustment of blood pressure treatment
- Treatment of underlying endocrine disorders
- Targeted therapy for conditions such as Conn’s syndrome
- Guidance for thyroid, adrenal, or pituitary-related hypertension
- Lifestyle and metabolic health recommendations
- Clear follow-up plan and referral guidance when needed
Prescriptions can be issued electronically to your preferred pharmacy in Ireland.
Red-Flag Symptoms – When Urgent Care Is Needed
During assessment, if you report symptoms suggesting severe or dangerous hypertension, you may be advised to attend your GP, a hypertension/cardiology clinic, or the Emergency Department.
Urgent red-flag symptoms include:
- Severe headache with vision changes
- Chest pain or shortness of breath
- Sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or facial droop
- Severe palpitations or episodes of collapsing
- Blood pressure consistently above 180/120 mmHg
Your safety is always the highest priority.
Why Choose This Service?
- Consultant endocrinologist with expertise in Conn’s syndrome, adrenal disorders, and hormonal hypertension
- Specialist interpretation of renin–aldosterone ratio and adrenal hormones
- Convenient online access anywhere in Ireland
- Clear guidance, investigation pathways, and treatment plans
- Ideal for patients with complex, resistant, or medically unexplained hypertension
Please Note:
Please Note: To ensure a safe and effective procedure, you must review our Exclusion Criteria to ensure this service is appropriate for you.
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