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Captopril-Renin Challenge Tests

The Hypertension Research Clinic serves as a freeclinic designed to provide continuous blood pressure management in patients whohave participated in a research study, as well as ongoing public blood pressurescreenings and patient education. The clinic also provides a 24-hour ambulatoryblood pressure monitoring service and performs Captopril-renin challenge tests.

24-hr ABP for Patients
The Hypertension Research Clinic serves as a free clinic designed to provide continuous blood pressure management in patients who have participated in a research study, as well as ongoing public blood pressure screenings and patient education. The clinic also provides a 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring service and performs Captopril-renin challenge tests.

Patients: Find out how to obtain a 24-hr ABP
Please Contact:
Susan Borgiasz, R.N., Clinical Research Coordinator at 202-687-4344 for information and appointments.

The Captopril Challenge Test
T
he Captopril Challenge Test is a screening test for renovascular hypertension.

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