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Should We Be Ablating the Kidneys or the Heart to Prevent Arrhythmias?

Year: 2017

Type: article

Abstract: E arly clinical trials (1,2) and basic physiology studies (3) have shown that there can be significant benefit from renal denervation (RDN) for reducing hypertension.More recently, however, a well-controlled clinical trial (SYMPLICITY HTN-3 [Renal Denervation in Patients With Uncontrolled Hypertension-3]) (4) suggests that this benefit may not be so clear cut.There are good reasons to From the Heart and Vascular Research Center, MetroHealth Campus, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio.This paper was supported, in part, by National Institutes of Health grant HL123012 (to Dr. Laurita).Dr. Wilson has received a research compound for use in basic science experiments from

Source: JACC Basic to Translational Science

DOI: 10.1016/j.jacbts.2017.03.006

Authors: Lance D. Wilson, Kenneth R. Laurita

Institutions: MetroHealth, Case Western Reserve University

Language: English

Topic: Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $4,750