The New Weapon to Help Uncontrolled Hypertension: Symplicity™ Renal Denervation. Is it right for you?

If you have uncontrolled high blood pressure and you’ve tried lifestyle changes and traditional medication therapies. You’re not alone.

Hypertension is the leading preventable cause of heart attack, stroke, and death. However, medication and lifestyle modifications are not always enough to control it.

Symplicity Renal Denervation is a new minimally invasive procedure that targets nerves near the kidneys that can become overactive and cause high blood pressure. This procedure complements medication and lifestyle changes to treat hypertension. Unlike medications, it maintains blood pressure reduction over a 24-hour period.

What Can Patients Expect

After mild sedation, the interventional cardiologist inserts a very thin tube into the artery leading to the kidney. The doctor then administers energy to calm the excessive activity of the nerves connected to the kidney. The tube is removed, leaving no implant behind. Some people go home the same day, although some stay overnight, depending on a doctor’s recommendation. Most patients resume normal activities within a week after the procedure.

Is Renal Denervation Right for You?

Renal Denervation can help people concerned about the health risks of high blood pressure. While it may not affect how many medications you take, this procedure may help reduce blood pressure without adding another pill to your daily regimen. Symplicity Renal Denervation:

• Is another way to get your numbers down and reduce serious health risks.
• Can help you achieve long-term reductions without the same side effects as medications.
• May be an option, no matter how many medications you have tried or when you were diagnosed.

Visit our website learn more about Symplicity Renal Denervation, ask your cardiologist or call MarinHealth Cardiovascular Medicine at 415-927-0666.