title: Renal denervation to treat resistant hypertension: Guarded optimism.
abstract: Renal sympathetic denervation has shown promise in treating hypertension resistant to drug therapy. This procedure lowers blood pressure via targeted attenuation of renal sympathetic tone, and it has a favorable safety profile. But although there is reason for cautious optimism, we should keep in mind that the mechanisms of hypertension are complex and multifactorial, and further study of this novel therapy and its long-term effects is needed.
authors: Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Glickman Urological and Kidney Institute, Cleveland Clinic. thomasg3@ccf.org
authors: George
authors: G
authors: Thomas
authors: Mehdi H
authors: MH
authors: Shishehbor
authors: Emmanuel L
authors: EL
authors: Bravo
authors: Joseph V
authors: JV
authors: Nally
mesh_terms: D017115:Catheter Ablation / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D007668:Kidney / Q000294:innervation* / Q000502:physiology; D012077:Renal Artery / Q000294:innervation* / Q000503:physiopathology; D013562:Sympathectomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*