Early results suggest the procedure could “revolutionise” treatment for the problem, which is currently controlled by taking daily drugs.
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New blood pressure trial could transform treatment
A Scottish patient is among the first in the world to undergo a new technique to lower blood pressure by zapping the kidneys with a radio beam.
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