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ArticlePloS one2016

Renal Denervation in a Real Life Setting: A Gradual Decrease in Home Blood Pressure.

Martine M A Beeftink, Wilko Spiering, Michiel L Bots, Willemien L Verloop, Rosa L De Jager, Margreet F Sanders, Evert-Jan Vonken, Peter J Blankestijn, Michiel Voskuil

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Martine M A BeeftinkDepartment of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Wilko SpieringDepartment of Vascular Medicine, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Michiel L BotsJulius Center for Health Sciences and Primary Care, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Willemien L VerloopDepartment of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Rosa L De JagerDepartment of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Margreet F SandersDepartment of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Evert-Jan VonkenDepartment of Radiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Peter J BlankestijnDepartment of Nephrology & Hypertension, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.
Michiel VoskuilDepartment of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht, the Netherlands.

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Abstract

objectivesTo investigate the blood pressure dynamics after renal denervation through monthly home blood pressure measurements throughout the first 12 months.

methodsA cohort of 70 patients performed highly standardized monthly home blood pressure monitoring during the first year after denervation according to the European Society of Hypertension guidelines. At baseline and 12 months follow-up, office and ambulatory blood pressure as well as routine physical and laboratory assessment was performed.

resultsHome blood pressure decreased with a rate of 0.53 mmHg/month (95% CI 0.20 to 0.86) systolic and 0.26 mmHg/month (95% CI 0.08 to 0.44) diastolic throughout 12 months of follow-up, while the use of antihypertensive medication remained stable (+0.03 daily defined doses/month, 95% CI -0.01 to 0.08). On average, a 12 month reduction of 8.1 mmHg (95% CI 4.2 to 12.0) was achieved in home systolic blood pressure, 9.3 mmHg (95% CI -14.2 to -4.4) as measured by 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring and 15.9 mmHg (95% CI -23.8 to -7.9) on office measurements.

conclusionBlood pressure reduction after renal denervation occurs as a gradual decrease that extends to at least one-year follow-up. Home monitoring seems a suitable alternative for ambulatory blood pressure monitoring after renal denervation.

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Blood PressureBlood Pressure Monitoring, AmbulatoryAgedDenervationFemaleHumansKidneyMaleMiddle Aged

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PMID27631608
PMCPMC5025101

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