Application Detail
Status
ClosedDescription of Medical Service
Catheter-based renal denervation for treatment-resistant hypertension.Description of Medical Condition
Despite adherence to multiple anti-hypertensive medications, a subset of patients with hypertension (HTN) will continue to experience elevated, uncontrolled blood pressure.This condition is termed treatment resistant hypertension (rHTN), and typically describes uncontrolled, elevated blood pressure, despite treatment with 3+ anti-hypertensive medications (including a diuretic). Treatment resistant hypertension is also used to describe patients whose BP is controlled but require ≥4 antihypertensive medications.
Reason for Application
New MBS itemMedical Service Type
TherapeuticPrevious Application Number
Not ApplicableAssociated Documentation
Application Form
-PICO Confirmation
Final Protocol (PDF 3650 KB)
Final Protocol (Word 569 KB)
Assessment Report
-Public Summary Document
-Meetings for this Application
PASC
18 April 201315 to 16 August 2013