Table 2.
Effects of Sham/RF-ABL on BP and renal excretory parameters measured 6 weeks postprocedure in SHR
| 24 hours | Sham-ABL | RF-ABL |
|---|---|---|
| Systolic BP (mm Hg) | 192±5 | 173±5* |
| Diastolic BP (mm Hg) | 131±4 | 118±2* |
| Food intake (g) | 17.1±0.7 | 16.9±0.6 |
| Water intake (ml) | 25.8±1.8 | 26.0±1.6 |
| Urine volume (ml) | 9.13±1.6 | 8.82±1.3 |
| Urinary Na+ excretion (mEq) | 0.43±0.03 | 0.45±0.02 |
| Urinary protein (mg) | 12.0±1.01 | 10.9±0.31 |
| Urinary AGT (ng) | 143±21.9 | 144±11.7 |
| Urinary creatinine (mg) | 21.0±1.53 | 20.1±0.97 |
Abbreviations: AGT, angiotensinogen; BP, blood pressure; RF-ABL, radiofrequency ablation; SHR, spontaneously hypertensive rats; Sham-ABL, Sham ablation.
*P < 0.05, compared with Sham-ABL; N = 8/group.