TABLE 1

Patient characteristics for potential treatment with renal denervation

Exclusion criteria
White coat hypertension
Secondary hypertension

  • Renovascular hypertension

  • Primary aldosteronism

  • Hyperthyroidism

  • Pheochromocytoma

  • Cushing syndrome

  • Coarctation of the aorta


Isolated systolic hypertension
Pregnancy
Estimated glomerular filtration rate < 30 mL/minute/1.73 m2
Inadequate renal artery anatomy
Characteristics of potential candidates
Treatment-resistant hypertension
Multiple medication intolerances
Medication adherence difficulty