Breakthrough in care and treatment for hypertension
Saint Anne’s Hospital has become the first hospital in southeastern Massachusetts to complete a renal denervation procedure. Performed by Dr. Sadip Pant, the procedure marks a transformative advancement for patients suffering from uncontrolled hypertension.
Renal denervation is a minimally invasive procedure that targets overactive nerves surrounding the renal arteries—nerves that play a key role in driving high blood pressure. The therapy is designed specifically for patients whose hypertension remains dangerously elevated despite being on the maximum tolerated medical therapy. For this high‑risk population, treatment options have historically been limited.
“Hypertension remains the single most important predictor of stroke, congestive heart failure, and cardiovascular mortality in our region,” said Dr. Pant. “By offering renal denervation, Saint Anne’s is giving new hope to patients who have exhausted traditional therapies and opening a new chapter in how we approach cardiovascular disease.”
The pioneering procedure was performed by Sadip Pant, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, and Ibrahim Eid, MD, Vascular Surgeon. They were supported by a multidisciplinary team including Juan Carlos Mendieta Hernández, MD, FACC, HF-Cert, Bassem Nasser, MD, Michael Pacheco, Matthew Braga, Stephanie Souza, NP, and the entire Saint Anne’s Hospital cardiac catheterization laboratory team.
“This milestone reflects the extraordinary skill, collaboration, and dedication of our cardiovascular specialists,” said Carole Billington, RN, MSN, NEA-BC, president and chief nursing officer. “Further, it represents a meaningful step forward for patients in need of care to manage life‑threatening hypertension.”
Saint Anne’s Hospital continues to invest in specialized expertise to ensure that patients never need to leave the community for their care.