Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Spyridon Koulouris

Publications

• Review Article
  Expanding the Targets of Renal Sympathetic Denervation: From Resistant Hypertension to Atrial Fibrillation
  Author(s): Spyridon KoulourisSpyridon Koulouris
  
  Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia affecting millions of people worldwide. Individuals with atrial fibrillation sustain significant morbidity mainly due to stroke while their mortality risk is twice higher in comparison to those with sinus rhythm. During the recent years radiofrequency ablation has become a standard procedure for the treatment of atrial fibrillation, albeit with moderate efficacy. Among the risk factors of atrial fibrillation, hypertension has a prominent role. Recently Renal Sympathetic Denervation has been proposed as an effective way to control resistant hypertension showing a sustained reduction in blood pressure. Increased sympathetic activity seems necessary to induce and sustain atrial fibrillation. It can also be considered as one of the common pathways connecting hypertension with atrial fibrillation. Given the limitations of the conven.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2167-1095.1000123

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