Renal Denervation by Radiofrequency

RF or ultrasound ablation of sympathetic nerves around renal arteries to treat resistant hypertension.

Hypertension Treatments

Synonyms : endovascular renal denervation, renal nerve ablation

Resistant hypertension (uncontrolled despite ≥3 drugs) may benefit from renal denervation.

Catheter guided into renal arteries, circumferential energy application. Duration: ~1 hour.

Renal artery dissection/stenosis, periprocedural pain, hematoma.

One-night stay. Regular BP monitoring and antihypertensive adjustment.

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).