Penn Medicine Penn Invasive Hypertension Management Symposium 2024 (Videos + PDFs)

Advanced Management of Resistant Hypertension and Renal Denervation

The Penn Invasive Hypertension Management Symposium 2024 is a specialized cardiovascular and hypertension education program presented by Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This innovative symposium focuses on contemporary approaches to hypertension management, with particular emphasis on resistant hypertension, secondary hypertension, and the rapidly evolving role of renal denervation as a novel interventional therapy.

Designed for physicians, nurses, and multidisciplinary hypertension care teams, the course explores cutting-edge clinical evidence, patient selection strategies, procedural techniques, and real-world implementation of invasive therapies for blood pressure control.

Format: 15 Videos + 11 PDFs
File Size: 7.66 GB
Date: January 12, 2024
Location: Smilow Auditorium, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Course Overview

Hypertension remains the leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular morbidity and mortality worldwide. Despite advances in pharmacologic therapy, a significant proportion of patients continue to experience uncontrolled or resistant hypertension.

Recent sham-controlled randomized clinical trials have demonstrated the effectiveness of renal denervation (RDN) as an adjunctive treatment option for selected patients with uncontrolled hypertension. This symposium provides a comprehensive review of hypertension management, highlighting invasive treatment strategies alongside contemporary medical therapy and multidisciplinary care approaches.

Participants learn how to identify appropriate candidates, evaluate secondary causes of hypertension, interpret recent clinical trial data, and integrate renal denervation into modern hypertension practice.

Target Audience

This course is designed for:

Physicians

• Family Medicine Physicians

• Internists

• Cardiologists

• Interventional Cardiologists

• Electrophysiologists

• Nephrologists

• Endocrinologists

• Advanced Heart Failure Specialists

• Geriatric Medicine Physicians

Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurse Practitioners

• Physician Assistants

Nursing Professionals

• Registered Nurses

• Hypertension Clinic Staff

Allied Healthcare Professionals

• Multidisciplinary Hypertension Teams

• Cardiovascular Care Providers

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

• Identify common causes of secondary hypertension

• Evaluate patients with resistant hypertension

• Understand the role of renal denervation in hypertension treatment

• Review contemporary renal denervation trial data

• Determine appropriate patient selection criteria

• Understand procedural aspects of renal denervation

• Incorporate evidence-based hypertension therapies into practice

• Optimize multidisciplinary hypertension care

Hypertension: Current Challenges

Epidemiology and Clinical Impact

Topics Covered

• Global Burden of Hypertension

• Cardiovascular Risk Reduction

• Blood Pressure Targets

• Treatment Gaps

• Uncontrolled Hypertension

Contemporary Hypertension Guidelines

Areas Covered

• Current Guideline Recommendations

• Blood Pressure Classification

• Risk Stratification

• Treatment Algorithms

• Individualized Care Approaches

Resistant Hypertension

Definition and Evaluation

Topics Include

• Resistant Hypertension Criteria

• Pseudoresistance

• Medication Adherence

• Home Blood Pressure Monitoring

• Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring

Diagnostic Workup

Areas Covered

• Comprehensive Patient Assessment

• Lifestyle Contributors

• Pharmacologic Factors

• Secondary Causes Investigation

Secondary Hypertension

Identification and Diagnosis

Topics Covered

• Primary Aldosteronism

• Renovascular Hypertension

• Chronic Kidney Disease

• Obstructive Sleep Apnea

• Endocrine Causes

• Pheochromocytoma

• Cushing Syndrome

• Thyroid Disorders

Clinical Evaluation Strategies

Areas Covered

• Screening Algorithms

• Laboratory Testing

• Imaging Studies

• Specialist Referral Considerations

Renal Denervation (RDN)

Introduction to Renal Denervation

Topics Include

• Mechanism of Action

• Renal Sympathetic Nervous System

• Physiologic Basis of Therapy

• Evolution of Technology

Modern Renal Denervation Techniques

Areas Covered

• Catheter-Based Systems

• Radiofrequency Denervation

• Ultrasound-Based Denervation

• Procedural Workflow

• Safety Considerations

Renal Denervation Clinical Trials

Evidence-Based Review

Topics Covered

• Sham-Controlled Trials

• Blood Pressure Outcomes

• Long-Term Efficacy

• Safety Data

• Patient Selection Evidence

Major Contemporary Studies

Areas Covered

• SPYRAL Program

• RADIANCE Trials

• Global Registry Data

• Real-World Outcomes

Patient Selection for Renal Denervation

Candidate Evaluation

Topics Include

• Inclusion Criteria

• Exclusion Criteria

• Anatomical Assessment

• Medication Considerations

• Shared Decision-Making

Clinical Practice Implementation

Areas Covered

• Referral Pathways

• Multidisciplinary Evaluation

• Procedural Planning

• Follow-Up Care

The Renal Denervation Procedure

Procedural Techniques

Topics Covered

• Patient Preparation

• Vascular Access

• Renal Artery Assessment

• Ablation Strategies

• Procedural Endpoints

Complication Management

Areas Covered

• Safety Monitoring

• Periprocedural Risks

• Post-Procedural Care

• Long-Term Follow-Up

Multidisciplinary Hypertension Team

Team-Based Care Models

Topics Include

• Cardiologists

• Nephrologists

• Hypertension Specialists

• Primary Care Providers

• Nursing Staff

Comprehensive Care Coordination

Areas Covered

• Patient Education

• Medication Optimization

• Lifestyle Modification

• Long-Term Monitoring

Future Directions in Hypertension Care

Emerging Therapies

Topics Covered

• Novel Device-Based Treatments

• Precision Hypertension Medicine

• Advanced Risk Assessment

• Future Clinical Trials

Case-Based Learning

Participants review:

• Resistant Hypertension Cases

• Secondary Hypertension Evaluations

• Renal Denervation Candidate Assessments

• Clinical Trial Applications

• Multidisciplinary Management Strategies

• Complex Hypertension Scenarios

Educational Highlights

Expert Penn Medicine Faculty

Learn from leaders in hypertension, nephrology, interventional cardiology, and cardiovascular medicine.

Focus on Emerging Therapies

Comprehensive review of renal denervation and invasive hypertension treatment.

Evidence-Based Approach

Detailed analysis of major contemporary clinical trials and guideline recommendations.

Practical Clinical Application

Emphasis on patient selection, procedural implementation, and real-world practice integration.

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Dedicated Resistant Hypertension Education

✔ Comprehensive Renal Denervation Review

✔ Contemporary Clinical Trial Analysis

✔ Secondary Hypertension Workup

✔ Interventional Hypertension Strategies

✔ Patient Selection Guidance

✔ Procedural Techniques and Safety

✔ Multidisciplinary Care Models

✔ Evidence-Based Clinical Practice

✔ Expert Penn Medicine Faculty

✔ Case-Based Learning

✔ Future Hypertension Innovations

Who Should Take This Course?

Ideal for:

• Cardiologists

• Interventional Cardiologists

• Nephrologists

• Hypertension Specialists

• Internists

• Family Medicine Physicians

• Endocrinologists

• Advanced Practice Providers

• Nurses Involved in Hypertension Care

Clinical & Educational Value

The Penn Medicine Penn Invasive Hypertension Management Symposium 2024 provides one of the most comprehensive reviews available on resistant hypertension and renal denervation. Combining contemporary clinical evidence, procedural education, and multidisciplinary management strategies, this course equips healthcare professionals with the knowledge needed to address one of the most challenging problems in cardiovascular medicine.

Topics:

• Best Practices on Approaching Patients in the Office About RDN.mp4
• Best Practices on Approaching Patients in the Office About RDN.pdf
• BP – How to Measure it When to Measure it..mp4
• BP – How to Measure it When to Measure it..pdf
• Current Data on RDN Part 1.mp4
• Current Data on RDN Part 1.pdf
• Current Data on RDN Part 2.mp4
• Current Data on RDN Part 2.pdf
• Current State of HTN control.mp4
• Current State of HTN control.pdf
• Future of RDN – Panel discussion.mp4
• How to Streamline Your HTN Center.mp4
• How to Streamline Your HTN Center.pdf
• Hypertension Guideline Overview.mp4
• Hypertension Guideline Overview.pdf
• PIHMS24_Brochure_v10.pdf
• RDN Procedure Planning and Techniques.mp4
• RDN Procedure Planning and Techniques.pdf
• Recorded Case (Radiofrequency Renal Denervation).mp4
• Recorded Case (Ultrasound Renal Denervation).mp4
• Secondary Hypertension- What to Look for and How to Diagnose it.mp4
• Secondary Hypertension- What to Look for and How to Diagnose it.pdf
• Session with 24 hour ABPM.mp4
• Targets and Modalities of RDN.mp4
• Targets and Modalities of RDN.pdf
• Welcome & Introductions.mp4