From Pharmacological Resistance to Physical Neuromodulation: Fuwai Hospital Expert Team Redefines Refractory Hypertension via RDN Technology

🩺 Case Profile: The expert team at Fuwai Hospital (Beijing) managed extreme cases of Refractory Hypertension (RH), where BP remained above 140/90 mmHg despite triple-combination therapy.

⚖️ Clinical Dilemma: With pharmacological escalation hitting its ceiling, the team pivoted to Renal Denervation (RDN) to suppress sympathetic hyperactivity at its anatomical source.

🛠️ Technical Execution: The team performed helical multi-point ablation to target the peri-arterial sympathetic plexus while preserving endothelial integrity.

✅ Prognosis & Outcomes:
Immediate Response: BP dropped significantly to 140/100 mmHg within 24 hours post-procedure.

Recovery Goal: Patients achieved an ideal range of 130/80 mmHg by the second post-operative day.

Medication De-escalation: Patients successfully reduced their drug intake under supervision, showing a marked improvement in quality of life.