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Bertog S, Sharma A, Mahfoud F, Pathak A, Schmieder RE, Sievert K, Papademetriou V, Weber MA, Haratani N, Lobo MD, Saxena M, Kandzari DE, Fischell TA, Sievert H. Alcohol-Mediated Renal Sympathetic Neurolysis for the Treatment of Hypertension: The Peregrine™ Infusion Catheter. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2020; 24:77-86. [PMID: 32958438 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2020.09.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2020] [Revised: 08/15/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Renal sympathetic denervation using conventional non-irrigated radiofrequency catheters has potential technical shortcomings, including limited penetration depth and incomplete circumferential nerve damage, potentially impacting therapeutic efficacy. Against this background, second generation multi-electrode, radiofrequency and ultrasound renal denervation systems have been developed to provide more consistent circumferential nerve ablation. Irrigated catheters may allow deeper penetration while minimizing arterial injury. In this context, catheter-based chemical denervation, with selective infusion of alcohol, a potent neurolytic agent, into the perivascular space, may minimize endothelial, intimal and medial injury while providing circumferential neurolysis. Animal studies demonstrate pronounced renal norepinephrine level reductions and consistent renal nerve injury after perivascular alcohol infusion using the Peregrine Catheter. Early clinical studies demonstrated significant blood pressure reductions and a reasonable safety profile. Randomized sham-controlled trials (NCT03503773, NCT02910414) are underway to examine whether the aforementioned theoretical advantages of alcohol-medicated denervation with the Peregrine System™ Kit translate into clinical benefits.
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- Stefan Bertog
- CardioVascular Center Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Minneapolis, USA
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- Saarland University Hospital, Internal Medicine III, Cardiology, Angiology, Intensive Care Medicine, Homburg/Saar, Germany; Institute of Medical Engineering and Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Princess Grace Hospital, Monaco
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- University Hospital of the Friedrich Alexander University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Germany
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- CardioVascular Center Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Johannes Gutenberg Universität, Mainz, Germany
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- Barts NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University, London, UK
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- Barts NIHR Biomedical Research Centre, William Harvey Research Institute, Queen Mary University, London, UK
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- CardioVascular Center Frankfurt, Frankfurt, Germany; Anglia Ruskin University, Chelmsford, UK.
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Bas S, Hascicek S, Ucak R, Gunenc A, Yesilada AK. Effect of perivascular low dose ethanol on rat femoral vessels: Preliminary study. J Plast Surg Hand Surg 2020; 54:358-364. [PMID: 32643501 DOI: 10.1080/2000656x.2020.1788042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Vasospasm is one of the important causes of morbidity in free flap and replantation surgery. In secondary Raynaud's phenomenon, nearly half of the patients experience digital ulceration, pain and loss of function at least once in their lifetime. The aim of this study is to investigate the vasodilation effect of ethanol-mediated chemical denervation on peripheral vessels by topical administration. In this study, 27 Wistar albino male rats weighing 250-300 grams were used. The rats were randomly divided into three groups: saline (group S, n = 8), lidocaine (group L, n = 9) and 96% ethanol (group E, n = 9). According to group, 0.1 mL saline, 0.1 mL lidocaine and 0.1 mL ethanol were applied around the rat femoral neurovascular bundle. After the application, on the 0th day and 3th weeks, femoral artery and vein diameters were measured. After 3. weeks, histopathological samples from femoral artery, vein and nerve were evaluated. On the 0th day, the mean diameter of the femoral artery and vein was similar in group E and L and higher than group S. After three weeks, the vasodilatation effect of ethanol was increased in group E. In Group L and S, the vasodilatation effect was lost. Histopathological examination showed that ethanol significantly caused perivascular inflammation and nerve degeneration compared to other agents and did not cause endothelial damage. Vasodilatation obtained by ethanol is a rapid onset and long-lasting effect. It is also inexpensive and effective for peripheral vasodilatation.
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- Soysal Bas
- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Pathology, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Yalova State Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Medipol University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Shao C, Zhou Y, You T, Xue B, Stella PR, Jiang TB, Miao Z, Xu L, Yin, Lan L, Rong G. Laparoscopic based renal denervation in a canine neurogenic hypertension model. BMC Cardiovasc Disord 2020; 20:285. [PMID: 32527220 PMCID: PMC7291739 DOI: 10.1186/s12872-020-01546-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2019] [Accepted: 05/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous renal denervation (RDN) studies showed controversial results in reducing blood pressure. The aim of this study was to provide evidence supporting the effectiveness of laparoscopic-based renal denervation (L-RDN) in treating hypertension. METHODS Sixteen Beagle dogs were randomly divided into RDN group (n = 12) and sham group (n = 4). Neurogenic hypertension was generated in all dogs via carotid artery route. L-RDN was performed in the RDN group, with sham operation performed as a control. Blood pressure (BP) changes were recorded at 2, 4, 6, and 8 weeks after the procedure. Changes in serum creatinine (sCr), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and level of norepinephrine (NE) were analyzed. Histological changes of kidney and renal arteries were also evaluated. RESULTS BP and NE levels were significantly elevated after hypertension induction (p < 0.01). Systolic and diastolic BP of RDN group were decreased by 15.5 mmHg and 7.3 mmHg (p < 0.0001 and p = 0.0021, respectively) at the eighth week after L-RDN. Invasive systolic and diastolic BP of RDN group were significantly decreased by 14.5 mmHg and 15.3 mmHg (p < 0.0001). In contrast, there was no significant decrease in blood pressure in the sham group. In addition, RDN group but not the sham group showed a significant decrease in NE levels (p < 0.001), while no significant changes in sCr and BUN were observed in both groups. Pathological examinations showed no discernible damage, tear, or dissection to the renal arteries in RND group. CONCLUSIONS L-RDN lowered BP and NE levels in hypertensive dogs without affecting renal artery morphology and kidney function.
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- Chunlai Shao
- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, Anhui No.2 Provincial People's Hospital, 1868 Dangshan Road, Hefei, 230000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Cardiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Urology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Cardiology, University Medical Center Utrecht, Heidelberglaan 100, 3584, CX, Utrecht, the Netherlands
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- Department of Cardiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 899 Pinghai Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215000, Jiangsu, China.
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- Institute of Neuroscience, Laboratory Animal Center, Soochow University, 199 Ren Ai Rd. Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Pathology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Laboratory Animal Center, Soochow University, 199 Ren Ai Rd. Industrial Park, Suzhou, 215123, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Publicity, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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- Department of Nuclear Medicine, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, 1055 Sanxiang Rd., Gusu District, Suzhou, 215004, Jiangsu, China
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Renal Denervation by Transaortic Periarterial Ethanol Injection: An Experimental Study in Porcines. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2018; 41:1943-1951. [PMID: 30088063 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-018-2045-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2018] [Accepted: 07/23/2018] [Indexed: 10/28/2022]
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AIMS To evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of renal sympathetic denervation via endoluminal transaortic periarterial ethanol injection. METHODS AND RESULTS In 11 normotensive pigs transaortic puncture was performed with a 90-cm 21G needle with subsequent unilateral ethanol injection to the periarterial space. Needle placement was achieved using a 7F steerable sheath fluoroscopically positioned slightly above the renal artery origin. Blood pressure measurements and abdominal CT scans were performed immediately pre- and postintervention and 4 weeks later. After euthanasia norepinephrine concentration of both kidneys (RTNEC) was determined and renal arteries and surrounding tissues histologically examined to assess induced nerve fibre degeneration. RESULTS All but one procedure were technically successful. One major complication with accidental ethanol injection into the renal artery and subsequent infarction occurred. One pig died from no intervention-related cardiac arrest. The 4-week follow-up was uneventful in the remaining 10 animals. RTNEC was significantly lower on the treated side in eight of ten pigs (mean decrease 36.6%) with correlating histopathological signs of nerve degeneration. CONCLUSIONS Renal sympathicolysis by transaortic periarterial ethanol injection was feasible and effective in a porcine model. This approach may be an alternative to catheter-based RFA or other methods of renal denervation.
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Freyhardt P, Donners R, Riemert A, Schnorr J, Stolzenburg N, Rinnenthal JL, Bernhardt U, Hamm B, Günther RW, Streitparth F. Renal denervation by CT-guided periarterial injection of hyperosmolar saline, vincristine, paclitaxel and guanethidine in a pig model. EUROINTERVENTION 2017; 12:e2262-e2270. [PMID: 27890860 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-15-00354] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIMS The aim of the study was to evaluate the feasibility, safety and efficacy of renal sympathetic denervation with CT-guided periarterial injection of potentially neurolytic agents in pigs. METHODS AND RESULTS Unilateral injection of formulations containing either 5M hyperosmolar saline, vincristine, paclitaxel or guanethidine around the renal artery was performed in 24 normotensive pigs with six animals per group. Needle placement and injections were performed under CT fluoroscopy guidance. Blood pressure measurements and CT scans were performed immediately before and after the intervention and four weeks after treatment. After euthanasia, norepinephrine (NE) concentrations of both kidneys were determined. The renal arteries and surrounding tissue were examined histologically to evaluate nerve fibre degeneration. Procedures were technically successful with good periarterial distribution of the injectant in all but one pig in the guanethidine group. No major adverse events or post-interventional complications occurred. In the vincristine group, NE concentrations of the renal parenchyma were lower on the treated side in all pigs with a mean decrease of 53% (38%-62%, p<0.01) compared to the contralateral control. Correspondingly, histological examination revealed neural degeneration in all animals treated with vincristine. In the other groups, no significant drop of NE values, or histological signs of nerve fibre degeneration were found. CONCLUSIONS CT-guided periarterial injection of the different substances was feasible and safe. Renal sympathetic denervation was achieved with vincristine. In contrast, hyperosmolar saline, paclitaxel and guanethidine do not seem to be appropriate for renal denervation in a pig model at the dosage used.
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- Patrick Freyhardt
- Department of Radiology, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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Fischell TA, Ebner A, Gallo S, Ikeno F, Minarsch L, Vega F, Haratani N, Ghazarossian VE. Transcatheter Alcohol-Mediated Perivascular Renal Denervation With the Peregrine System. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2016; 9:589-98. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2015.11.041] [Citation(s) in RCA: 43] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2015] [Revised: 11/22/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Ricke J, Seidensticker M, Becker S, Schiefer J, Adamchic I, Lohfink K, Kandulski M, Heller A, Mertens PR. Renal Sympathetic Denervation by CT-Guided Ethanol Injection: A Phase II Pilot Trial of a Novel Technique. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 39:251-60. [PMID: 26634740 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1261-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2015] [Accepted: 11/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES CT-guided ethanol-mediated renal sympathetic denervation in treatment of therapy-resistant hypertension was performed to assess patient safety and collect preliminary data on treatment efficacy. MATERIALS AND METHODS Eleven patients with therapy-resistant hypertension (blood pressure of >160 mmHg despite three different antihypertensive drugs including a diuretic) and following screening for secondary causes were enrolled in a phase II single arm open label pilot trial of CT-guided neurolysis of sympathetic renal innervation. Primary endpoint was safety, and secondary endpoint was a decrease of the mean office as well as 24-h systolic blood pressure in follow-up. Follow-up visits at 4 weeks, 3, and 6 months included 24-h blood pressure assessments, office blood pressure, laboratory values, as well as full clinical and quality of life assessments. RESULTS No toxicities ≥3° occurred. Three patients exhibited worsened kidney function in follow-up analyses. When accounting all patients, office systolic blood pressure decreased significantly at all follow-up visits (maximal mean decrease -41.2 mmHg at 3 months). The mean 24-h systolic blood pressure values decreased significantly at 3 months, but not at 6 months (mean: -9.7 and -6.3 mmHg, respectively). Exclusion of five patients who had failed catheter-based endovascular denervation and/or were incompliant for antihypertensive drug intake revealed a more pronounced decrease of 24-h systolic blood pressure (mean: -18.3 and -15.2 mmHg at 3 and 6 months, p = 0.03 and 0.06). CONCLUSION CT-guided sympathetic denervation proved to be safe and applicable under various anatomical conditions with more renal arteries and such of small diameter.
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- J Ricke
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany.
- Deutsche Akademie für Mikrotherapie, Magdeburg, Germany.
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
- Deutsche Akademie für Mikrotherapie, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg, Leipziger Straße 44, 39120, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Magdeburg, Germany
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- Department of Nephrology and Hypertension, Diabetes and Endocrinology, Universitätsklinikum Magdeburg AöR, Magdeburg, Germany
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Fischell TA, Fischell DR, Ghazarossian VE, Vega F, Ebner A. Next generation renal denervation: chemical "perivascular" renal denervation with alcohol using a novel drug infusion catheter. CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2015; 16:221-7. [PMID: 25979565 DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2015.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2015] [Revised: 04/24/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND/PURPOSE We update the pre-clinical and early clinical results using a novel endovascular approach, to perform chemical renal denervation, via peri-adventitial injection of micro-doses of dehydrated alcohol (ethanol-EtOH). METHODS/MATERIALS A novel, three-needle delivery device (Peregrine™) was used to denervate the renal arteries of adult swine (n = 17) and in a first-in-man feasibility study (n = 18). In the pre-clinical testing EtOH was infused bilaterally with one infusion per renal artery into to the perivascular space, using EtOH doses of 0.3 ml/artery (n = 8), and 0.6 ml/artery (n = 9), and with saline sham control (0.4 ml/artery n = 3). Renal parenchymal norepinephrine (NE) concentration (performed blindly), and safety were the primary endpoints. Data from the first-in-man study (n = 18) to evaluate device performance, safety and peri-procedural pain are reported. RESULTS In the pre-clinical testing renal function was unchanged at 3-month follow-up. Angiography at 90 days (n = 34 arteries) demonstrated normal appearing renal arteries, unchanged from baseline, and without stenosis or other abnormalities. The reductions in mean renal parenchymal NE reductions at 3 months were 68% and 88% at doses of 0.3 and 0.6 ml, respectively (p < 0.001 vs. controls). In the first-in-man study, there was 100% device success, no complications, a mean treatment time of 4.3 ± 3 minutes/artery, and minimal or no patient discomfort during treatment. Angiography at 6-months showed no evidence of renal artery stenosis, and evidence of a reduction of blood pressure from baseline. CONCLUSION Perivascular RDN using micro-doses of alcohol is a promising alternative to energy-based systems to achieve dose-dependent, predictable, safe and essentially painless renal denervation. Further clinical evaluation is warranted. SUMMARY (For annotated table of contents) This paper describes the preclinical results, in a porcine model, and the early first-in-man results, using the Peregrine™ chemical renal denervation catheter to perform renal sympathetic denervation using micro-doses of alcohol.
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- Tim A Fischell
- Borgess Heart Institute, 1521 Gull Road, Kalamazoo, MI, 49008, USA; Ablative Solutions, 801 Hermosa Way, Menlo Park, CA, 94025, USA
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- Preclinical Consultation, San Francisco, CA
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Renal Sympathetic Denervation by CT-scan-Guided Periarterial Ethanol Injection in Sheep. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2015; 38:977-84. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-015-1109-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2014] [Accepted: 03/15/2015] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Freyhardt P, Heckmann L, Beck A, Stolzenburg N, Schnorr J, Kamp J, Rinnenthal JL, Hamm B, Günther RW, Streitparth F. MR-guided high-focused ultrasound for renal sympathetic denervation-a feasibility study in pigs. J Ther Ultrasound 2014; 2:12. [PMID: 25232481 PMCID: PMC4160576 DOI: 10.1186/2050-5736-2-12] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2014] [Accepted: 06/09/2014] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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Background Renal sympathetic denervation has recently gained clinical relevance for the treatment of therapy-resistant hypertension. Denervation is currently mainly performed using catheter-based transarterial radiofrequency ablation of periarterial sympathetic nerve fibers. Since this approach has numerous limitations, we conducted a study to evaluate the feasibility, safety, and efficacy of magnetic resonance-guided high-focused ultrasound (MRgHiFUS) for renal sympathetic denervation in pigs as an alternative to catheter-based ablation. Methods Renal periarterial MRgHiFUS was performed under general anesthesia in ten pigs. Blood pressure measurements and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the kidneys, renal arteries, and surrounding structures were obtained immediately before and after the interventions and after 4 weeks. Histological examinations of periarterial tissues and determination of renal norepinephrine (NE) concentration were performed to assess treatment efficacy. Results and discussion In each pig, 9.8 ± 2.6 sonications with a mean energy deposition of 2,670 ± 486 J were performed. The procedure was well tolerated by all pigs. No major complications occurred. MRgHiFUS induced periarterial edema in three pigs, but only one pig showed corresponding histological changes. The NE level of the treated kidney was lower in five pigs (-8% to -38%) compared to the untreated side. Overall, there was no significant difference between the NE values of both kidneys in any of the treated pigs. Postinterventional MRI indicated absorption of ultrasound energy at the transverse process and fascia. Conclusion MRgHiFUS had some thermal periarterial effects but failed to induce renal denervation. Insufficient energy deposition is most likely attributable to a small acoustic window with beam path impediment in the porcine model. Since HiFUS treatment in humans is expected to be easier to perform due to better access to renal sympathetic nerves, further studies of this method are desirable to investigate the potential of MRgHiFUS as an alternative for patients not suitable for catheter-based renal sympathicolysis.
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- Patrick Freyhardt
- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Neuropathology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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- Department of Radiology, Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, Berlin 13353, Germany
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Angle JF, Prince EA, Matsumoto AH, Lohmeier TE, Roberts AM, Misra S, Razavi MK, Katholi RE, Sarin SN, Sica DA, Shivkumar K, Ahrar K. Proceedings from the Society of Interventional Radiology Foundation Research Consensus Panel on Renal Sympathetic Denervation. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2014; 25:497-509. [PMID: 24674208 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvir.2013.12.572] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2013] [Revised: 12/27/2013] [Accepted: 12/27/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022] Open
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- John F Angle
- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908.
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Virginia Health System, 1215 Lee Street, Charlottesville, VA 22908
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- Department of Physiology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
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- Department of Physiology, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota
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- Vascular & Interventional Specialists of Orange County, Inc., Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Cardiology, Prairie Heart Institute at St. John's Hospital, Springfield, Illinois
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, George Washington University, Washington, D.C
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Nephrology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of California, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
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- Department of Radiology, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
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Percutaneous Computer Tomography-Guided Ethanol Sympathicolysis for the Treatment of Resistant Arterial Hypertension. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2014; 37:513-8. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-014-0850-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2013] [Accepted: 12/22/2013] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Chandra AP, Marron CD, Puckridge P, Spark JI. Severe bilateral renal artery stenosis after transluminal radiofrequency ablation of renal sympathetic nerve plexus. J Vasc Surg 2014; 62:222-5. [PMID: 24468285 DOI: 10.1016/j.jvs.2013.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Percutaneous renal sympathetic denervation is an evolving therapy for resistant hypertension. Evidence to date demonstrates a reduction of blood pressure in the short term to medium term. Reported complications relate to problems with vascular access vessels and dissection of the renal artery. Renal artery stenosis has not been described in the literature. We present a patient with hypertensive crisis, flash pulmonary edema, and deterioration of renal function, secondary to bilateral renal artery stenosis, 9 months after renal sympathetic radiofrequency ablation denervation.
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- Abhilash P Chandra
- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flinders Medical Center and Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flinders Medical Center and Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flinders Medical Center and Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia
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- Department of Vascular Surgery, Flinders Medical Center and Flinders University, Bedford Park, South Australia, Australia.
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Consigny PM, Davalian D, Donn R, Hu J, Rieser M, Stolarik D. Chemical Renal Denervation in the Rat. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2013; 37:218-23. [DOI: 10.1007/s00270-013-0796-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/21/2013] [Accepted: 10/20/2013] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Renal denervation for treating resistant hypertension: current evidence and future insights from a global perspective. Int J Hypertens 2013; 2013:513214. [PMID: 24369496 PMCID: PMC3863475 DOI: 10.1155/2013/513214] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/29/2013] [Revised: 10/14/2013] [Accepted: 10/18/2013] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
Abstract
Adequate blood pressure control represents an important goal for all physicians due to the complications of hypertension which reduce patients' quality of life. A new interventional strategy to reduce blood pressure has been developed for patients with resistant hypertension. Catheter-based renal denervation has demonstrated excellent results in recent investigations associated with few side effects. With the growing diffusion of this technique worldwide, some medical societies have published consensus statements to guide physicians how to best apply this procedure. Questions remain to be answered such as the long-term durability of renal denervation, the efficacy in patients with other sympathetically mediated diseases, and whether renal denervation would benefit patients with stage 1 hypertension.
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Froeschl M, Hadziomerovic A, Ruzicka M. Percutaneous renal sympathetic denervation: 2013 and beyond. Can J Cardiol 2013; 30:64-74. [PMID: 24365191 DOI: 10.1016/j.cjca.2013.11.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/02/2013] [Revised: 11/05/2013] [Accepted: 11/05/2013] [Indexed: 01/18/2023] Open
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Systemic hypertension affects almost a quarter of Canadian adults. Although most can achieve adequate blood pressure control using a combination of medical and lifestyle interventions, many have resistant hypertension and are unable to reach their target. Percutaneous renal sympathetic denervation has been developed to address a crucial mechanism in the pathophysiology of hypertension: renal sympathetic overactivity. In 2009, the first-in-man experience with renal denervation was published. Several studies followed, including the randomized Symplicity HTN-2 trial of 106 patients: 6-month mean blood pressure reduction was 32/12 mm Hg in those who underwent renal denervation, vs a change of +1/0 Hg in those who did not. However, all the evidence to date suffers from the same drawbacks: studies are small, and follow-up is short and largely incomplete. The future of renal denervation will be determined by 3 factors. First, there will be more and better evidence. Symplicity HTN-3 has randomized 530 patients to renal denervation vs a sham procedure; 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring will be assessed in all participants. Other quality trials will follow, including ones that will assess clinical end points. Second, other indications for this treatment will be investigated. Sympathetic overactivity is implicated in many other conditions, including heart failure and arrhythmia; sympathetic denervation might benefit these patients as well. Third, myriad devices, using different methods to achieve renal denervation, are being developed. The first renal denervation system was approved for clinical use in Canada in March 2012. Until more data are available, patients undergoing this procedure should be carefully screened and, ideally, enrolled in research protocols.
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Affiliation(s)
- Michael Froeschl
- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, University of Ottawa Heart Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Division of Nephrology, Department of Medicine, Ottawa Hospital, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Brandão AA, Campana EMG, Magalhães MEC, Ferreira E. Renal sympathetic denervation for resistant hypertension treatment : current perspectives. Arq Bras Cardiol 2013; 101:364-71. [PMID: 24029963 PMCID: PMC4062374 DOI: 10.5935/abc.20130187] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/15/2013] [Accepted: 07/03/2013] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
Abstract
The authors review the concept of resistant hypertension and the involvement of
the sympathetic nervous system in hypertension as a rational basis for the
technique of renal sympathetic denervation (RSD) performed percutaneously. This
revision is the result of an active search for scientific articles with the term
"renal denervation" in the Medline and PubMed databases. The techniques and
devices used in the procedure are presented, as well as clinical outcomes at
six, 12 and 24 months after the intervention with the Symplicity catheter.
Significant decreases and progressively higher reductions of systolic and
diastolic blood pressure were observed after RSD. The complication rate was
minimal. New devices for RSD and its ongoing clinical studies are cited. In
conclusion, the RSD presents itself as an effective and safe approach to
resistant hypertension. Results from ongoing studies and longer follow-up of
these patients are expected to confirm the initial results and put into
perspective the expansion of the procedure use in hypertension approach.
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Affiliation(s)
- Andréa Araujo Brandão
- Mail Address: Andréa Araujo Brandão, Rua General Tasso Fragoso,
24/503, Lagoa. CEP 22470-170, Rio de Janeiro, RJ - Brazil. E-mail:
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