Leading the Way in Blood Pressure Management: Maimonides Health
Maimonides Health in Brooklyn has introduced a groundbreaking minimally invasive treatment for hypertension. While this may not sound exciting to those who don’t suffer from hypertension – it’s certainly great news for an estimated 900,000 residents in the area who struggle with high blood pressure. The procedure, which doesn’t require an implant, targets overactive nerves near the kidneys to help control blood pressure. During mild sedation, a thin tube is inserted into the artery leading to the kidney, and radiofrequency energy is administered to calm excessive nerve activity.
Dr. Sergey Ayzenberg, associate director of Interventional Cardiology at Maimonides, emphasizes the significance of this treatment for patients who don’t achieve adequate control through medication and lifestyle changes alone. Of course the typical plan of action includes a pharmacological approach, but for patients who have a treatment-resistant hypertension, this now offers hope. The procedure has, so far, shown sustained blood pressure lowering results without any relevant side effects.
Of course, long-term clinical trials will still be needed to fully confirm the power and safety of this approach. And existing therapies and other methods remain crucial before resorting to this minimally invasive procedure.
As the first hospital in Brooklyn to perform this innovative procedure, Maimonides Health is at the forefront of hypertension care, providing a promising alternative for those seeking better blood pressure management.
