Hypertension is a frequent condition encountered during kidney disease development and a
leading cause in its progression. Hallmark factors contributing to hypertension constitute a …

Excess dietary salt is a major cause of hypertension. Nevertheless, the specific mechanisms
by which salt increases arterial constriction and peripheral vascular resistance, and thereby …

An ablation catheter comprises a catheter body extending longitudinally between a proximal
end and a distal end along a longitudinal axis; and an ablation element assembly …

An ablation apparatus comprises an ultrasonic transducer which includes a piezoelectric
element having a cylindrical shape; a plurality of external electrodes disposed on the outer …

A catheter apparatus for assessing denervation comprises: an elongated catheter body; a
deployable structure coupled to the catheter body, the deployable structure being …

Systemic hypertension is a major burden to the individual and society. Its association with
major adverse cardiac and cerebral events and favorable effects of antihypertensive therapy …

A renal denervation feedback method is described that performs a baseline measurement of
renal nerve plexus electrical activity at a renal vessel; denervates at least some tissue …

Pre-renal acute kidney injury (AKI) results from glomerular haemodynamic alterations
leading to reduced glomerular filtration rate (GFR) with no parenchymal compromise. Renin …

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The objective of this review is to provide an in‐depth evaluation of how renal nerves
regulate renal and cardiovascular function with a focus on long‐term control of arterial …