SYMPLICITY™ BLOOD PRESSURE PROCEDURE
How it works
The Medtronic Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure provides a complementary treatment option for people with high blood pressure (HBP), also known as hypertension.
What the Symplicity™ procedure does.
The Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure calms excessively active nerves near the kidneys that may be contributing to your high blood pressure.1
Expect a safe and effective procedure.2,3
- Stable kidney function through two years.4
- More than 25,000 people worldwide have received it.5
Not every person will experience the same results. The Medtronic Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure does have known risks. These risks should be considered in relation to the potential benefits of the procedure.
One procedure to help lower your blood pressure
The Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure is done in a hospital, and usually takes about an hour. Some people go home the same day. Others stay overnight. You doctor will decide what is right for you.
Is the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure right for you?
Answer a few simple questions then talk to your doctor to see if the procedure may be right for you.
Find a Symplicity™ specialist.
Here’s how you can find a doctor near you who is experienced in the Symplicity™ blood pressure procedure.
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2. Kandzari DE, Townsend RR, Kario K, et al. Safety and efficacy of renal denervation in patients taking antihypertensive medications. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2023;82(19):1809–1823. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2023.08.045.
3. Böhm M, Kario K, Kandzari DE, et al. Efficacy of catheter-based renal denervation in the absence of antihypertensive medications (SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Pivotal): a multicentre, randomized, sham-controlled trial. Lancet. 2020;395(10234):1444–1451. doi: 10.1016/S0140-6736(20)30554-7.
4. Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation system. FDA presentation. U.S. FDA Circulatory Systems Devices Panel. Meeting date: August 23, 2023.
5. RDN catheter historical data. Data include both Symplicity™ Flex and Symplicity™ Spyral. June 2023. Medtronic data on file.