Our Complex Hypertension Clinic offers an evaluation for uncontrolled hypertension and a new treatment option – renal denervation. Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat resistant hypertension (high blood pressure that does not respond to medications). During this procedure an interventional cardiologist uses a small catheter to send radiofrequency or ultrasound (heat) energy to the renal arteries, the blood vessels supplying blood to the kidneys. This energy destroys (ablates) renal nerves without damaging the arteries. The reduced nerve activity causes improvement in blood pressure. Patients can be referred for treatment for uncontrolled, resistant hypertension or intolerance to medications.
Dr. Dmitriy Feldman has been a leader in investigating this procedure in the last decade, through the SPYRAL HTN-ON MED trial and SPYRAL AFFIRM clinical study. This work led to FDA approval of renal denervation as a safe and effective adjunctive option for patients with resistant or uncontrolled hypertension despite optimal treatment or intolerable side effects to blood pressure medications.
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To schedule an appointment to see one of our physicians with expertise in renal denervation please call (646) 962-5500.
If you are already an established patient, you may also request an appointment online using Weill Cornell CONNECT. We will make every effort to contact you within 24 hours.
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