What is Renal Denervation (RDN)?

Renal Denervation (RDN) is a minimally invasive procedure that targets overactive nerves around the renal arteries using radiofrequency energy to help control high blood pressure.

Who is a candidate for Renal Denervation?

Renal Denervation is a promising option for patients whose blood pressure remains uncontrolled despite being on multiple antihypertensive medications.

What are the benefits of Renal Denervation?

The procedure is minimally invasive, requires no permanent implants, and has shown to improve blood pressure control in patients unresponsive to conventional treatments.

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First Renal Denervation in India for Uncontrolled BP

29 Jan

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Summary

First renal denervation procedure performed successfully in India.
Procedure targets overactive nerves around renal arteries for BP control.
Promising option for patients unresponsive to multiple medications.

First Renal Denervation in India for Uncontrolled BP

A significant advancement in cardiology was marked with the first Renal Denervation (RDN) procedure conducted in India. Performed by Dr. Saurabh Mehrotra at PGIMER, the procedure treated a 48-year-old patient suffering from long-standing, uncontrolled hypertension. Despite adhering to multiple antihypertensive medications, the patient's blood pressure remained dangerously high. Optimal medical therapy over two weeks did not yield adequate results, prompting the decision for this innovative treatment.

Renal denervation, also known as the Symplicity™ procedure, is a minimally invasive technique that utilizes controlled radiofrequency energy to target and deactivate overactive nerves surrounding the renal arteries. These nerves are implicated in raising blood pressure. The procedure, which requires no permanent implants, was completed without any complications. The patient is now clinically stable, showing improved blood pressure control under ongoing medical supervision. Doctors believe this offers a promising alternative for patients, especially younger ones, who do not respond well to conventional medical treatments.