Therapy resistant hypertension
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 40-70 years receiving RSD for therapy resistant hypertension, defined as daytime ABPM*150/100 mmHg despite the use of 3 or more anti-hypertensive drugs including or with intolerance to a diuretic.;No evidence of secondary hypertension (renal artery stenosis, pheochromocytoma, primary aldosteronism and hyper- or hypothyroidism have to be excluded prior to the intervention). ;Normal renal anatomy, single renal artery bilaterally.;Able to provide informed consent. ;Willingness to participate.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Renal insufficiency (eGFR1 gram/24 hrs.;Pacemaker or ICD device;Atrial fibrillation;Diabetes Mellitus type 1;Unstable weight 3 months prior to inclusion;Pregnancy ;Treatment of DM type 2 with insulin, PPARγ-agonists or SU-dervatives (for clamp experiment only)
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary objectives: To determine predictors of the BP lowering response of RSD by evaluation of: 1. Assessment of sympathetic tone by beat-to-beat analysis 2. Assessment of the effectiveness of RSD by renal MIBG-uptake post-intervention 3. Assesment of medication adherence before and after RSD. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary objectives: To assess the auxiliary effects of RSD on: 1. Insulin sensitivity 2. Low grade inflammation 3. Central haemodynamics. | — |
Countries
Netherlands