Resistant Hypertension Treatment in India
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 Kanakapura Road, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass, Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram, 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.
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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.
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- 41 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
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Manipal Hospital Goa
- 11 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 10 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Yeshwanthpur
- 19 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
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Manipal Hospital Sarjapur Road
- 6 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospitals Broadway
- 9 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Hebbal
- 20 Years Experience
- Internal Medicine Specialist
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar
- 37 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
- 25 Years Experience
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Manipal Hospital Jayanagar
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