Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension

Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled Hypertension

What Is The Procedure?

Renal denervation (RDN) is a minimally invasive procedure to treat hypertension that has not improved with any other treatments and lifestyle modification. This type of hypertension is known as resistant hypertension. Renal denervation is a catheter-based technique which uses either radio-frequency or ultrasound to burn the renal nerve without damaging the arteries. The reduced nerve activity thus causes a drop in blood pressure.

Why Is It Done?

Hypertension is the leading cause for heart attack, stroke and death. The right combination of medicines is significant in the management of hypertension. Sometimes, despite the right combination of medicines and healthy lifestyle, blood pressure remains high for few patients. For these patients who have also ruled out other secondary causes of hypertension, an innovative treatment modality has emerged known as Renal Denervation (RDN), which has proven to reduce blood pressure.

What Happens During The Procedure?

Renal Denervation (RDN) procedure is performed by an Interventional Cardiologist. The procedure is performed under local anesthesia and a small incision is made in your groin. A catheter is placed in the kidney blood vessel and after confirming the position with use of dye, a tiny wire with electrodes is inserted into the blood vessel and radio-frequency energy is delivered for burning the nerves in the walls of the renal arteries without damaging the arteries. The catheter is then removed and incision site is closed.

How Long Will It Take?

Renal denervation procedure will take approximately 1 hour.

What Happens After The Procedure?

Renal denervation is a safe and effective procedure. Most of the patient are discharged from hospital the next day and can return to their normal routines within a few days, depending on the condition. Your doctor will schedule follow-up visits and will monitor your progress post procedure and advise you accordingly.

Apollo Expertise In The Procedure

Apollo Hospitals is known to create awareness among people to maintain a healthy lifestyle and to introduce novel life-saving techniques to treat critically ill patients. Renal Denervation procedure is a breakthrough in the management of resistant hypertension. At Apollo, we have successfully performed this life-saving procedure on many patients who were suffering from uncontrollable blood pressure for many years, even after taking different medicines in maximal doses every day.

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FAQs

What Is The Benefit Of Renal Denervation?

Renal denervation (RDN) is a viable and effective treatment for uncontrolled blood pressure. Renal denervation procedure disrupts the sympathetic nerves around the kidney blood vessel with radiofrequency energy that further reduces the sympathetic drive arising from those nerves, which is one of the main reasons for resistant hypertension. Eventually, medications for controlling blood pressure are reduced in most of the patients after the procedure.

Am I A Suitable Candidate For Renal Denervation Procedure To Control High Blood Pressure?

Your doctor may recommend you renal denervation if you are suffering from resistant hypertension. You will be clinically evaluated and should also have healthy blood vessels to be a suitable candidate for renal denervation.

How Is Life After Renal Denervation Procedure?

• Blood pressure management: Renal denervation aims to effectively lower blood pressure in individuals with resistant hypertension. Some patients may experience a reduction in blood pressure, which can lead to a better health.
• Medication modifications: After renal denervation procedure, doctor may adjust your medications. In few cases, under the guidance of doctor, the number or dosage of medicine consumed by the individuals are reduced. However, it is important to regularly monitor your blood pressure and visit your doctor as per schedule.
• Lifestyle modifications: Lifestyle modification is an essential part of blood pressure management, even after renal denervation procedure. Adopting a healthy lifestyle includes – a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight etc. This will further complement the effect of renal denervation procedure and promote overall health and well-being.
• Long-term follow-up: Regular follow-up visits with your doctor are recommended after the procedure. These follow-up visits allow the doctor to monitor your blood pressure and overall health status. It also provides an opportunity to assess the effectiveness of the procedure and make any necessary amendments in your treatment plan.