New Treatment for Heat Attacks & Strokes

A new surgical procedure offers a significant advancement in treating high blood pressure by targeting kidney nerves. This method, which involves burning nerves to lower blood pressure, has shown dramatic results, reducing the risk of stroke and heart attack. The procedure is safe, quick, and offers hope to patients whose blood pressure remains high despite medication. Medical professionals at the Royal London Hospital have validated its effectiveness, and the details have been published in The Lancet.

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