Beacon Kalamazoo Adds New Treatment for Stubborn High Blood Pressure

You are taking several medications for blood pressure. You’ve changed your diet. You exercise regularly and watch your salt intake. But your blood pressure readings are still too high.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone.

But Beacon Kalamazoo is now offering new hope close to home.

Dr. V. Pavan Kotaru, interventional cardiologist, recently performed the first renal denervation procedure in southwest Michigan with phenomenal results. This FDA-approved, minimally invasive procedure addresses one of the root causes of stubbornly high blood pressure rather than adding more medicine to your daily routine.

By using targeted radiofrequency energy to calm overactive renal nerves, the procedure helps regulate blood pressure — a cutting-edge advance in care. It takes about an hour, and most patients go home the same day.

“By offering renal denervation, we’re bringing a safe, cutting-edge, evidence-based therapy to our community and giving patients new hope for controlling hard-to-treat high blood pressure,” Dr. Kotaru said.

This achievement by Dr. Kotaru and the entire Beacon Kalamazoo cardiovascular team highlights their commitment to innovation, clinical excellence, and expanding access to advanced therapies for their communities.

To learn more about renal denervation and advanced cardiovascular care at Beacon Kalamazoo, visit BeaconHealthSystem.org or ask your doctor about a referral.