The position of renal denervation in treatment of hypertension: an expert consensus statement

V J M Zeijen, A A Kroon, B H van den Born, P J Blankestijn, S C A Meijvis, A Nap, E Lipsic, A Elvan, J Versmissen, R J van Geuns, M Voskuil, P A L Tonino, W Spiering, J Deinum, J Daemen

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Abstract

Hypertension is an important risk factor for cardiovascular disease. In the Netherlands, there are approximately 2.8 million people with hypertension. Despite treatment recommendations including lifestyle changes and antihypertensive drugs, most patients do not meet guideline-recommended blood pressure (BP) targets. In order to improve BP control and lower the risk of subsequent cardiovascular events, renal sympathetic denervation (RDN) has been introduced and studied as a non-pharmacological approach. While early data on the efficacy of RDN showed conflicting results, improvements in treatment protocols and study design resulted in robust new evidence supporting the potential of the technology to improve patient care in hypertensive subjects. Recently, 5 randomised sham-controlled trials demonstrated the safety and efficacy of the technology. Modelling studies have further shown that RDN is cost-effective in the Dutch healthcare setting. Given the undisputable disease burden along with the shortcomings of current therapeutic options, we postulate a new, clearly framed indication for RDN as an adjunct in the treatment of hypertension. The present consensus statement summarises current guideline-recommended BP targets, proposed workup and treatment for hypertension, and position of RDN for those patients with primary hypertension who do not meet guideline-recommended BP targets (see central illustration).

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3-11
Number of pages9
JournalNetherlands Heart Journal
Volume31
Issue number1
Early online date24 Aug 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2023

Keywords

  • Consensus
  • Hypertension
  • Netherlands
  • Patient care
  • Sympathectomy

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