RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nichols, Emma Hitt
T1 Promises and Questions in Renal Denervation for Resistant Hypertension
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2013
FD SAGE Publications
VO 13
IS 15
SP 30
OP 31
DO 10.1177/155989771315018
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/13/15/30.abstract
AB Renal denervation (RDN) is a promising emerging treatment option for resistant hypertension, as well as other diseases that appear to be associated with sympathetic activation. This article discusses guideline recommendations for the diagnosis and conventional treatment of resistant hypertension; data of RDN efficacy and safety; investigational indications for RDN therapy; as well as the reasons behind the popularity and success of RDN.