Renal denervation (RDN)

In this case report, we examine an advanced technique for renal denervation (RDN)—radiofrequency energy—employed to manage severe hypertension in patients with complex medical histories.

Explore the latest advancements in hypertension care with this session on renal denervation. Stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines for hypertension treatment using renal denervation. Delve into the importance of patient selection and their preferences, and understand the key steps to perform a safe and effective...

In this Special Report, we describe how to safely integrate the latest additional guideline-recommended treatment option for some hypertensive patients - renal denervation.

Hypertension is the number one cause of years of life lost, and, perhaps more importantly, years of healthy living lost. It causes at least half of all heart attacks and strokes and is the major driver of heart failure.

 Andrew Sharp and Valérie Duchatelle discuss the key elements of establishing a service for a Renal Denervation (RDN) programme. They cover team-building strategies, patient selection criteria, and the comprehensive patient pathway—detailing everything from lab work and in-depth investigations to lifestyle education and long-term follow-up.

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Following the recent inclusion of renal denervation as an approved therapy in the 2023 European Society of Hypertension guidelines, Andrew Sharp and Felix Mahfoud discuss patient selection (for those with resistant hypertension or uncontrolled blood pressure), setting up best practices, the safe and appropriate use of contrast, choosing...

Lucas Lauder and Felix Mahfoud provide a summary of the ESC Guidelines on elevated blood pressure and hypertension presented by John William McEvoy and Rhian Touyz at ESC Congress 2024 in London.

Explore the global challenge of hypertension, affecting one in three adults, and the strategies for screening, diagnosis, and management, including lifestyle modifications, pharmacotherapy, and device-based treatments, as outlined by Sofie Brouwers.

This article assesses the future of RDN in Europe, considering recent technological, clinical, and regulatory developments.

Tune into this session to stay updated on the cutting-edge clinical evidence, guidelines, and technology surrounding renal denervation. Explore firsthand clinical experiences with ultrasound renal denervation and gain practical insights into patient selection through individual, real-world case discussions. Engage in discussions on integrating ultrasound renal denervation...