Renal artery ablation (renal denervation)

In this plan

1. P

   Purpose, Protection & Preparation

   • I understand this procedure lowers nerve signals that raise my blood pressure
   • I understand it is used when blood pressure is hard to control with medicines
   • I follow fasting and medication instructions exactly before the procedure
   • I take or hold medicines as told (blood pressure meds, blood thinners, others)
   • I tell my care team about kidney problems, contrast allergy, or bleeding risk
2. E

   Expectations & Execution

   5 points, for partners

3. N

   Nutrition & Next Steps

   4 points, for partners

4. C

   Consistency

   4 points, for partners

5. I

   Indications

   4 points, for partners

6. L

   Lifestyle & Long-Term Success

   4 points, for partners

When to call the office and when to call 911: for partners