SYMPLICITY™ BLOOD PRESSURE PROCEDURE

Patient stories

Proven to help reduce blood pressure,^1,2 the Symplicity™ procedure complements typical high blood pressure treatments like lifestyle changes and medications.

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More than 30,000 people worldwide have received this procedure.³ Listen to some of their stories to learn more.

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Ferruccio, Kasim, and Joseph's story

Ferruccio, Kasim, and Joseph talk about their experience with high blood pressure and the Symplicity™ procedure.

Danny has always been an adventurer at heart. For the past 20 years, he and his friends and family have explored different continents, riding Jet Skis, four-wheelers, and snowmobiles, always chasing the next thrill. Now in his 60s, Danny has no plans of slowing down. However, not too long ago, high blood pressure nearly put a stop to his adventurous lifestyle.

When Danny sold his business and retired at 55, he started experiencing headaches and flushing. A visit to the doctor revealed that he had high blood pressure. He began a four-year journey filled with trial and error in finding the right medications. Despite taking them as prescribed and maintaining regular exercise, his blood pressure remained constantly high. Moreover, he faced side effects like light-headedness, dehydration, and fatigue, which severely slowed down his active lifestyle.⁵ The same man who once rode four-wheelers for hundreds of miles now struggled to walk across his bedroom. Something had to change.

Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure patient Danny on a sandy beach wearing a white shirt and red gloves, leaning on UTV

Fortunately, Danny’s personal friend, Dr. Bertolet, is an experienced physician. Dr. Bertolet suggested Danny consider the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure, a minimally invasive treatment that complements lifestyle changes and medications to help control high blood pressure.² Dissatisfied with his current treatments and encouraged by his trust in Dr. Bertolet, he decided to try the procedure.

Danny describes his experience with the procedure as “simple.” He recalls, “It was easy. I slept through it.” The recovery involved minimal discomfort, mainly requiring “a little bit of time to heal.” Danny adds, regarding his own personal experience, “I can’t think of a downside from doing it.”

Since Danny received the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure, he has noticed improvements in his quality of life. Danny was able to reduce the number of high blood pressure medications he takes and their associated side effects. He says his blood pressure decreased by about 10 mmHg compared to his levels before the procedure. Danny is back to enjoying his high-energy lifestyle. He says the Symplicity™ procedure has helped him feel more like a “free spirit” again. When asked if he would recommend the procedure, Danny says, “I would not hesitate.”

Not every person will experience the same results. Talk your doctor to see if the Symplicity blood pressure procedure is right for you. Your doctor should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you.

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1. Kandzari DE, Townsend RR, Kario K, et al. Safety and efficacy of renal denervation in patients taking antihypertensive medications. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023;82(19):1809–1823. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.08.045.

2. 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. 2020;395(10234):1444–1451. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30554-7.

3. Medtronic data on file. RDN catheter historical data. February 2025. Data include both Symplicity™ Flex and Symplicity Spyral.

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