January 2025

Living with diabetes means managing blood sugar levels, but it also comes with an increased risk of heart disease. Diabetes affects the heart and blood vessels in multiple ways, often associated with co-morbidities like hypertension and high cholesterol resulting in complications like atherosclerosis, and even heart failure.

Presented by Dr. Paul Ong, a renowned cardiologist with extensive experience in interventional cardiology, renal denervation (RDN) is gaining recognition as a modern option for managing hypertension. In this article, we explore what RDN is, how it works, and why it is becoming a crucial part of hypertension treatment strategies.