Surgical treatment of hypertension

The surgical treatment of hypertension mainly includes partial nephrectomy, adrenalectomy, angioplasty and stent implantation, gastric bypass surgery, etc. Surgical treatment should be carried out under the guidance of doctors 'evaluation, with certain risks and complications, and should be carefully selected. At present, surgical treatment for hypertension mainly includes the following: 1. Partial nephrectomy: Surgery to remove part of the kidney to reduce the amount of angiotensin produced by the kidney, thus lowering blood pressure. This procedure is suitable for patients with unilateral kidney disease or bilateral kidney disease but one side of the kidney is functioning well. 2. Adrenalectomy: If the adrenal tumor causes excessive aldosterone secretion, causing hypertension, blood pressure can be lowered by surgical removal of the adrenal tumor. 3. Angioplasty and stenting: For hypertension caused by renal artery stenosis, percutaneous balloon angioplasty or stenting can be used to dilate the narrowed blood vessels, improve the blood supply to the kidneys, and reduce blood pressure.4. Other operations: such as gastric bypass surgery for obese patients, reduce weight and blood pressure by changing the way food is digested and absorbed. It is important to note that surgery for hypertension should be performed under the guidance of a doctor. Not all patients with hypertension are suitable for surgery. Surgery for hypertension has certain risks and complications, such as bleeding, infection, kidney damage, etc. In addition, long-term follow-up and monitoring are required after surgery to ensure good blood pressure control. Surgery for high blood pressure needs to be more cautious in certain groups, such as pregnant women, children, the elderly, and patients with other medical conditions. Before deciding on surgery, doctors will make a comprehensive assessment of the patient's physical condition, blood pressure control, and severity of other diseases to weigh the risks and benefits of surgery. In conclusion, surgery for hypertension is an effective method, but it requires individualized evaluation and decision making. Before considering surgery for hypertension, patients should fully communicate with their doctors, understand the risks and benefits of surgery, and treat according to their doctor's recommendations.

At the same time, no matter what treatment method is adopted, hypertensive patients need to adhere to healthy lifestyle for a long time, such as low-salt diet, moderate exercise, smoking cessation and alcohol restriction, etc., in order to control blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular complications.