About Resistant Hypertension
Key Highlights
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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.
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Typical hospital stay: 0-2 days
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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.
Popular choices for resistant hypertension in India include Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road, KMC Hospital Mangalore, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform resistant hypertension. MediFyr helps you compare internal medicine specialists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
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.
Top hospitals for Resistant Hypertension in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated internal medicine teams and experience managing patients undergoing resistant hypertension.
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.
- 41 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore
- 11 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 8 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 8 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 8 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
- 22 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 16 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Whitefield, Bangalore
- 32 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, Bangalore
- 18 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 14 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 8 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Patiala, Patiala
- 13 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Vijayawada, vijayawada
- 43 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 36 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, Bangalore
- 23 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 21 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kharadi, Pune
- 15 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore