New blood pressure procedure is ‘game-changing’ for people with uncontrolled hypertension, say doctorsPeople with treatment-resistant hypertension could benefit from a new procedure that the FDA recently approved. The device is indicated "to reduce blood pressure as an adjunctive treatment in patients with hypertension in whom lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure," according to the FDA’s approval statement. Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mm Hg. Hypertension is defined as a systolic blood pressure greater than 130 mm Hg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 80 mm Hg. Original article source: New blood pressure procedure is ‘game-changing’ for people with uncontrolled hypertension, say doctors

Source: Fox News December 26, 2023 12:35 UTC