SYMPLICITY™ BLOOD PRESSURE PROCEDURE
What is high
blood pressure?
Understand the causes of high blood pressure (HBP) and learn the current guidelines to know if you should talk to your doctor.
High blood pressure is one of the most common health issues in the U.S.1 It affects all genders, young and old, people who are fit, and people with health problems.
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is a measure of how strongly blood pushes against your arteries as the heart pumps blood through your body.
What is considered high blood pressure?
Your blood pressure does not stay the same all the time. It changes depending on what you are doing or how you are feeling.
Some people experience a higher level of blood pressure continuously, for longer periods of time. When this happens, it forces the heart to work harder, which can lead to many other health problems.1,2
This condition is called high blood pressure, or hypertension. It's a dangerous condition because it often has no symptoms or warning signs.3
U.S. guidelines from the American Heart Association define high blood pressure as any value greater than 130/80 mmHg.1
How does the body control blood pressure?
Your heart and blood vessels are involved in blood pressure control, as well as your kidneys.4 In some people, the nerves connected to the kidneys become excessively active and interrupt the natural process of control, leading to higher blood pressure.5
What causes high blood pressure?
Many factors increase your risk of developing high blood pressure.1
Factors you can control
- Diet
- Exercise
- Smoking
Factors you can’t control
- Family history
- Race/ethnicity
- Age
- Gender
- Chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney disease
What are the dangers of high blood pressure?
High blood pressure often shows no symptoms, particularly in the early stages, which is why most people do not realize they have it.3 It can quietly damage your body for years. Once it becomes elevated, it can become a serious condition. If not controlled, it can lead to significantly increased health risks.2,6
Learn about the Symplicity blood pressure procedure.
The Medtronic Symplicity procedure is a proven safe and effective way to help reduce high blood pressure.7,8
Results may vary.
Get the facts about high blood pressure.
What causes high blood pressure?
What are the health risks?
What treatments are available?
You’ll find the answers here.
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Is the Symplicity blood pressure procedure right for you?
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References
1
The Facts About High Blood Pressure. American Heart Association. Available at: heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure. Accessed October 18, 2023.
2
High blood pressure dangers: Hypertension's effects on your body. Mayo Clinic. Available at: mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/highblood-pressure/in-depth/high-blood-pressure/art-20045868. Accessed August 28, 2023.
3
Hypertension fact sheet. World Health Organization. Available at: who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension. Accessed October 18, 2023.
4
How High Blood Pressure Can Lead to Kidney Damage or Failure. American Heart Association. Available at: heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/health-threats-from-high-blood-pressure/how-high-blood-pressure-can-lead-to-kidney-damage-or-failure. Accessed October 18, 2023.
5
Sata Y, Head G, Denton K, May CN, Schlaich MP. Role of the Sympathetic Nervous System and Its Modulation in Renal Hypertension. Front Med (Lausanne). May 29, 2018;5:82.
6
Whelton P, Carey R, Aronow W, et. al. 2017 ACC/AHA/AAPA/ABC/ACPM/AGS/APhA/ASH/ASPC/NMA/PCNA Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Hypertension. June 2018;71(6):e13–e115.
7
Kandzari DE, Townsend RR, Kario K, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Renal Denervation in Patients Taking Antihypertensive Medications. J Am Coll Cardiol. November 7, 2023;82(19):1809–1823.
8
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. May 2, 2020;395(10234):1444–1451.