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Lead
University of Zurich
We aim to test the response to adenosine infusion, cold pressure test, flow mediated dilation of renal artery before and after a clinical indicated renal denervation. Renal Denervation is not a study intervention
Age
18–85
Sex
ALL
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Male and female patients 18 years to 85 years of age, with a diagnosis of re-sistant hypertension (office sitting blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg and 24-hour blood pressure \>130/80 mmHg in patients treated with at least three antihypertensive drugs including a diuretic) and a clinical indication for a renal denervation.
You may not be if
Secondary cause of hypertension
Anatomical contraindication to renal denervation (renal artery diameter less than 4 mm or more than 8 mm), multiple renal artery, length to bifurcation less than 2 cm
Heart failure (normal ejection fractions on echocardiography and no clinical signs and symptoms of heart failure).
Alcohol or drug abuse,
Malignancy (unless healed or remission \> 5 years)
Pregnancy
Know allergy to contrast medium
Participation in another study within the last month
