In a nutshell The authors evaluated the effect of renal denervation in resistant hypertension. Some background Resistant hypertension (high blood pressure) is defined as blood pressure above goal despite the simultaneous use of three or more different antihypertensive drugs, one ideally being a diuretic (causing increased passing of urine), with...
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In a nutshell This study compared the outcomes of two approaches for the treatment of atherosclerotic renal artery stenosis. Some background Atherosclerosis refers to the progressive hardening and narrowing of the arteries, and is the major cause of hypertension (high blood pressure) among adults. Sever atherosclerosis may cause significant...
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