Activation of the sympathetic nervous system has been attributed to the development of hypertension. Two established approaches for treating hypertension are pharmacotherapy and lifestyle changes. With an improved understanding of renal nerve anatomy and physiology, renal denervation has been proposed as an alternative treatment for hypertension. Specifically, it has been shown that the interruption of sympathetic nerves connecting the kidney and the sympathetic nervous system can reduce blood pressure. Here, we present a review on how renal denervation can help hypertension patients, specifically focusing on our novel understanding of renal nerve anatomy, denervation technique, and subsequent clinical trials, and how it may be used to treat other cardiovascular diseases like heart failure.
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