Understanding
High blood pressure
High blood pressure (also known as hypertension) is a very common health issue around the world that often has no symptoms but raises serious health risks.¹
What is High blood pressure
Blood pressure measures how strongly the blood pushes against the arteries. It is considered “high” if it measures 140/90 mmHg or more on two different days.1
Treatment options
For a long time, the only way to treat high blood pressure was through lifestyle changes, like diet and exercise, and medications.
About renal denervation blood pressure procedure
The renal denervation blood pressure procedure is an evidence-based option to help reduce high blood pressure. 1-3
Frequently asked questions
Find answers to common questions about high blood pressure and the renal denervation blood pressure procedure.
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References
1 Mahfoud F, Kandzari DE, Kario K, et al. Long-term efficacy and safety of renal denervation in the presence of antihypertensive drugs (SPYRAL HTN-ON MED): a randomised, sham-controlled trial. The Lancet. 2022; 399(10234):1401–1410.
2 Kandzari DE, Böhm M, Mahfoud F, et al. Effect of renal denervation on blood pressure in the presence of antihypertensive drugs: 6-month efficacy and safety results from the SPYRAL HTN-ON MED proof-of-concept randomised trial. Lancet. June 9, 2018;391(10137):2346–2355.
3 Böhm M, Kario K, Kandzari DE, et al. Efficacy of catheter-based renal denervation in the absence of antihypertensive medications (SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Pivotal): a multicentre, randomised, sham-controlled trial. Lancet. May 2, 2020;395(10234):1444–1451.