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Ultrasonic Nerve Destruction Treats Drug-Resistant Hypertension

May 26, 2021

Ultrasonic Nerve Destruction Treats Drug-Resistant Hypertension

Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/5fSwIDc3Tcs

 

Zapping nerves entering the kidneys with pulsed ultrasound can significantly lower elevated blood pressures in those who fail traditional drug therapy with a triple combination medication.  An international, multi-center study headed by Columbia University researchers enrolled 136 patients, and 69 of them underwent ultrasound renal denervation with the 67 controls undergoing sham procedures.

 

The ultrasound treated group enjoyed a significant 5.8 mmHg blood pressure reduction compared with the controls.  There were no significant complications from the procedure.

 

Larger clinical trials will be needed to confirm the safely and effectiveness of ultrasound renal nerve ablation.  If proven effective, ultrasound will be added to radiofrequency energy as a means of renal nerve ablation.

 

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)00788-1/fulltext

 

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