Understanding which patients may benefit from the Symplicity™ procedure and how to help them access care are important steps to therapy adoption. We have tips and resources that can help.
Your patient may be indicated for the Symplicity™ procedure, which uses the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) system, if they:
Consider patients where lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications haven’t adequately controlled blood pressure. This may include patients who:
Consider patients who opt for the Symplicity™ procedure following shared decision-making and an attempt at lifestyle modifications and medical therapy.
1 in 3
patients would consider
the Symplicity™ procedure
instead of taking one additional
antihypertensive medication.1,2
N = 400
It is also recommended that institutions follow a team-based approach to care, which is important from patient selection through post-procedure follow-up.
When screening patients for the Symplicity™ procedure, consider:
You can also reference our patient screening flowchart as a guide.
Once your patient has expressed interest in learning more about the Symplicity™ procedure, we recommend these simple talking points:
This minimally invasive, safe, and effective procedure complements medication and lifestyle modifications to help lower blood pressure.5–7
In some people, the nerves connected to the kidneys experience excessive activity that interrupts the natural process of control, leading to higher blood pressure.8 The Symplicity™ procedure calms these nerves that may be contributing to your high blood pressure.9
Once the procedure is done it keeps working 24 hours a day, like a pill you never have to remember to take.5,6
Adverse events include, but are not limited to, pain and hematoma. Results may vary.
Download resources that can further support conversations with your patients or share our Symplicity™ procedure patient website with them.
When you‘ve identified a patient you think might be a good fit for the procedure and they‘re ready to proceed, we have a few suggestions to get you started:
Connect your patients with an experienced proceduralist using our Symplicity™ specialist finder.
Complete this form and share with your chosen proceduralist to confirm all necessary patient information is captured and ensure a smooth transition of care for your patient.
A Symplicity™ program provides a team-based framework, which is needed to develop a successful and sustainable care pathway beyond the procedure itself.
Meet with one of our market development specialists to learn more about the procedure, clinical evidence, patient selection, and more. They can also review resources available to support you and your patients.
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Whether you’re new to the Symplicity™ procedure, or you’re ready to help your patients access care, we have resources for you.
The Symplicity Spyral™ RDN system is backed by multiple sham-controlled trials and a real-world registry.
Use our coding, coverage, and payment resources to help your patients navigate the reimbursement process.
† Includes patients who may be prescribed one medication if they are not able to tolerate or are unwilling to adhere to higher doses or additional medication.
‡ Contraindications per guidelines: neurogenic orthostatic hypotension, pregnancy, fibromuscular dysplasia, stented renal artery, renal artery aneurysm, significant renal artery stenosis, known kidney or secreting adrenal tumors.
