Learn about Resistant Hypertension Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Resistant Hypertension and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Resistant Hypertension

Resistant hypertension is a complex medical condition where a patient's blood pressure remains above the target goal (typically 130/80 mmHg) despite concurrent use of three or more antihypertensive medications of different classes, including a diuretic, at maximally tolerated doses. It is not a single procedure but a diagnosis that requires a comprehensive, multi-step management approach led by an Internal Medicine specialist. This process involves a thorough diagnostic workup to rule out secondary causes of hypertension, optimize medication regimens, and implement intensive lifestyle modifications. The goal is to achieve blood pressure control, thereby significantly reducing the long-term risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease, and heart failure. Effective management is personalized and requires close, ongoing collaboration between the physician and patient.

Key Highlights

    Comprehensive diagnostic evaluation to identify underlying causes.Personalized, multi-drug treatment plans tailored to the individual.Focus on intensive lifestyle counseling and modification.Reduces long-term risk of stroke, heart attack, and kidney damage.Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of therapy for optimal control.

Who is this surgery for?

  • Blood pressure persistently above 130/80 mmHg while taking three or more antihypertensive drugs, including a diuretic.
  • Suspicion of a secondary cause of hypertension (e.g., sleep apnea, renal artery stenosis, primary aldosteronism).
  • Poor adherence to prescribed medications or lifestyle measures.
  • Presence of hypertensive emergency or urgency.
  • Progressive target organ damage (e.g., in the heart, kidneys, eyes) despite treatment.

How to prepare

  • Accurate home and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring to confirm diagnosis.
  • Complete review of all current medications, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements.
  • Comprehensive blood tests, urine analysis, and an ECG.
  • Lifestyle assessment (diet, salt intake, alcohol, exercise, stress).
  • Possible specialized tests like renal artery ultrasound, sleep study, or aldosterone-renin ratio based on clinical suspicion.

Risks & possible complications

  • Side effects from new or increased medications (e.g., dizziness, fatigue, electrolyte imbalances, kidney function changes).
  • Potential for drug interactions.
  • If an underlying condition is found, risks associated with its specific diagnostic procedures or treatments.
  • Uncontrolled hypertension leading to stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure.
  • Psychological stress or anxiety related to the condition.

Recovery & hospital stay

  • Recovery focuses on achieving stable blood pressure control, not a surgical convalescence.
  • Regular follow-up appointments (every 2-4 weeks initially) for medication titration.
  • Strict adherence to the new medication and lifestyle plan is critical.
  • Continued self-monitoring of blood pressure at home.
  • Long-term management with periodic reassessment by the Internal Medicine specialist.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
  • checked Expected recovery time: Ongoing management

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering resistant hypertension in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for resistant hypertension compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India INR 5 Thousand – 50 Thousand 0-2 days ~ Ongoing management Know More
Turkey TRY 17.5 Thousand – 175 Thousand 0-2 days ~ Ongoing management Know More

Top hospitals for Resistant Hypertension in India

These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing resistant hypertension.

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Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad

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Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

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Manipal Hospital Siliguri

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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass

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Manipal Hospital Salt Lake

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Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road

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Manipal Hospital Ranchi

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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

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KMC Hospital Mangalore

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PATIENT REVIEW

Sarah Johnson, a 58-year-old high school...

Sarah Johnson, a 58-year-old high school principal, had managed hypertension for 15 years. Despite taking four different medications at maximum doses, her blood pressure remained stubbornly high, averaging 170/100 mmHg. She suffered from persistent headaches, fatigue, and a constant worry about having a stroke like her father did. Her internist, Dr. Evans, diagnosed her with Resistant Hypertension and recommended a renal denervation procedure, a minimally invasive treatment to disrupt overactive nerves around the kidneys that drive high blood pressure. Sarah was anxious but hopeful. The catheter-based procedure was done under mild sedation and took about an hour. She went home the same day with only minor groin discomfort. Over the next three months, her blood pressure gradually dropped to a stable 135/85 mmHg on just two medications. The relief was profound; the constant headache lifted, her energy returned, and the shadow of fear receded, replaced by a newfound sense of control over her health.

Internal Medicine Specialists for Resistant Hypertension

Explore experienced internal medicine specialists who regularly perform resistant hypertension and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.

Dr. Geetha K Subramaniyam K
  • 41 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 600
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December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

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Dr. Sangeshwaran
  • 11 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 500
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salem, Salem

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Dr. Archana D
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salem, Salem

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Dr. Arun Karthik P
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salem, Salem

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Dr. C Harish
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 500
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Salem, Salem

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Dr. Veerendra B Sutar
  • 22 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore

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Dr. Ravi Kumar
  • 16 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore

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Dr. Reshu Agrawal
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 500
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore

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Dr. Sanjiv Rao
  • 32 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 850
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore

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Dr. Prashant Bhatt
  • 18 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala

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Dr. Gurpreet Singh Dang
  • 14 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala

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Dr. Inderjeet Kaur
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 450
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala

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Dr. K Sriram
  • 13 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 900
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada

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Dr. HARIKA UPPALAPATI
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 850
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada

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Dr. Sharada Shekar
  • 43 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 850
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore

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Dr. Dinesh Kamath
  • 36 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 850
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore

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Dr. Basavaraj Kuntoji
  • 23 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 650
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore

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Dr. Arun Suradkar
  • 23 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 650
Available Today
December: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune

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Dr. Vichar Shyam Nigam
  • 21 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 550
Available Today
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune

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Dr. Vijay Narasappa Talkad
  • 15 Years Experience
  • Internal Medicine Specialist
Speaks: English, Hindi
Consult Charge ₹ 650
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore

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