Apollomedics Hospital performed UP’s first and country’s fifth Renal denervation therapy for resistant hypertension

The therapy is a no cut procedure performed in less than 30 minutes

It is a boon for patients across the age group who have uncontrolled BP even after multiple medications

TIL Desk Lucknow/ In an extraordinary display of medical excellence, the doctors at Apollomedics Hospital Lucknow have successfully performed the country’s fifth and the state’s first Renal denervation therapy (RDN) for a 60-year-old patient with resistant hypertension for many years.

The doctors said that Renal denervation therapy (RDN) is a modern alternative to hypertension management for people who usually take 4-5 classes of drugs every day but still suffer from high blood pressure. The 60-year-old patient had consulted Dr. Gautam Swaroop, an interventional cardiologist at Apollomedics Hospital Lucknow, on July 16.

The patient had been taking multiple antihypertensive drugs, but even then, his blood pressure remained as high as 170/100. The uncontrolled hypertension of his patient made him vulnerable to heart failure and he had to be hospitalised twice in the past.

Dr. Gautam Swaroop, Interventional Cardiologist at Apollomedics Hospital Lucknow, said, “Earlier this week, the patient’s blood pressure again shot up, causing a rhythm disorder, and the patient was admitted to our hospital. During the tests, we found that the condition of resistant hypertension had also impacted his kidney function, with creatinine levels at 1.9, which is way above normal levels. Given his condition, we recommended Renal denervation therapy (RDN), which is a life-saving procedure in cases where the BP is uncontrolled even after multiple medications.”

Dr. Mayank Somani, MD and CEO, Apollomedics Hospital, Lucknow,said, ” Our team of doctors are adept at making crucial decisions in order to save lives using some of the latest medical techniques. Renal denervation therapy is one such therapy which is proving to a ray of hope for patients who suffer resistent hypertension.”

Hypertension is rapidly spreading among the young population in the country. At times, many people who suffer from the condition are not aware of the problem and miss their medication and line of treatment. This has an adverse effect on the patient’s kidneys despite taking multiple medicines. Renal denervation therapy is a hope for many such patients who suffer from resistant hypertension. The therapy is given without a cut and can be completed within 30 minutes.

Renal denervation therapy (RDN) is a procedure done with a small puncture where the catheter is navigated inside the blood vessel to the kidney and the nerves surrounding the blood vessels, known as renal nerves. The renal nerves are then ablated (heated) using the catheter, causing a reduction in blood pressure levels, and reducing the pressure on the kidney.

“Renal denervation therapy (RDN) is a 30-minute procedure that has immense benefits for people with resistant hypertension. The therapy can prevent conditions like dialysis or kidney failure, which is the result of persistently high blood pressure”, added Dr. Gautam Swaroop. High blood pressure (Hypertension) is a leading preventable cause of death worldwide, primarily due to its strong link with an increased risk of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease.

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