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Innovative Treatment For High Blood Pressure Shows Promise

In this photo provided by Massachusetts General Hospital, patient Mike Garrity, center, speaks with Drs. Joe Garasic, left, and Randy Zusman in Boston, on Sept. 25, 2024. (Jeffrey Andree/Massachusetts

A new treatment option for high blood pressure, known as renal denervation, is offering hope to patients who have struggled to control their hypertension through traditional methods. This innovative procedure targets overactive renal nerves by zapping them with ultrasound or radiofrequency energy, disrupting their signals and helping to regulate blood pressure.

High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects approximately half of U.S. adults and is a significant risk factor for various serious health conditions, including heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. Many individuals may not be aware they have high blood pressure until it has already caused damage.

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