Building a Renal Denervation Program-Hospital-Based Hypertension Program

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In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of hypertension centers in hospital systems. They highlight the need for a specialized approach in assessing and treating hypertensive patients, as well as the importance of accurate blood pressure measurement and the identification and treatment of secondary causes of hypertension. The speaker also discusses the role of a hypertension center in providing optimal medical therapy, patient education, and ongoing follow-up. They specifically mention the use of renal denervation as a potential treatment option for some patients with hypertension. The speaker concludes by mentioning the various roles and expertise of the team at the Ceta-Sinai Hypertension Center.

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Florian Rader, MD, MSc

Keywords

hypertension centers

specialized approach

blood pressure measurement

renal denervation

Ceta-Sinai Hypertension Center