SYMPLICITY™ BLOOD PRESSURE PROCEDURE

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to frequently asked questions about high blood pressure and the Symplicity blood pressure procedure.

  

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Why is blood pressure measured in mmHg?

Just like length can be measured in inches and weight can be measured in pounds, blood pressure is measured in “millimeters of mercury” or “mmHg.”

How many people have high blood pressure?

What causes high blood pressure?

What are the symptoms of high blood pressure?

What makes high blood pressure dangerous?

Who decides if I get the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

Who pays for the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

What are the risks of the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

Where is the Symplicity blood pressure procedure performed?

How long does the Symplicity blood pressure procedure take?

What happens during the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

When can I return to normal activities after the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

Should I keep taking my medication after the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

What about lifestyle changes after the Symplicity blood pressure procedure?

What follow-up appointments will I need?

References

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Hypertension Fact Sheet. World Health Organization. Available at: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension. Accessed July 21, 2023.

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Whelton PK, Carey RM, Aronow WS, et al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. June 2018;71(6):e13–e115.

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High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body. Mayo Clinic. Available at: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20045868. Accessed July 21, 2023.

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Coates P, Tunev S, Trudel J, Hettrick DA. Time, Temperature, Power, and Impedance Considerations for Radiofrequency Catheter Renal Denervation. Cardiovasc Revasc Med. September 2022;42:171-177