People with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure that the FDA recently approved. The minimally invasive procedure targets nerves near the kidneys to help control high ...

BOSTON – One out of every two adults will develop high blood pressure, which can lead to a host of problems including heart disease, stroke, and blindness. Many patients either can't or won't take ...

The research team used a special type of CT scan along with a dye called metomidate. This dye attaches specifically to the cells that produce aldosterone. Because the dye contains a very small amount ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - UT Medical Center is now offering a new minimally invasive procedure for some high blood pressure patients. It’s called the “Simplicity Blood Pressure Procedure.” The ...

A Central Texas woman is taking back her life by controlling a health issue that affects millions of Americans. According to the American Heart Association, about 30 million Americans have resistant ...

ATLANTA - At 69, Paul Griffin of Newnan has been living with high blood pressure for about 25 years. Diagnosed in his early 40s, Griffin's doctor put him on a drug that, he says, caused some negative ...

When you think high blood pressure, you probably think heart, but maybe you also should think kidney. A new FDA-approved treatment for high blood pressure targeting the nerves of the kidneys has been ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — A new hypertension treatment is now available following a successful procedure at Trinity Health Grand Rapids Heart and Vascular. Called the Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation ...

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Michigan is listed as one of the states with the highest levels of hypertension. The states include Mississippi, Louisiana, Arkansas ...

Renal denervation (RDN) is a procedure to help lower high blood pressure. It uses a catheter to deliver ultrasound or radiofrequency energy to nerves around your kidneys. Renal denervation injures ...