High blood pressure is one of the most common health issues in the U.S. It affects all genders, young and old, people who are fit, and people with health problems.1 U.S. guidelines from the American Heart Association define high blood pressure as any value greater than 130/80 mmHg.2 Across the U.S., approximately 50% of adults have high blood pressure, and nearly 75% do not have it under control.3
1. Hypertension is common in Illinois.
34% of adults in Illinois have high blood pressure — meaning you or someone you know, love or work with may have high blood pressure.4 High blood pressure is often called a "silent killer" because most people don't notice any warning signs. When symptoms do show up, they might look like headaches, nosebleeds, or difficulty breathing.5 The good news is there are simple things you can do every day to lower your risk. Your need for treatment depends on the severity of your blood pressure, overall health, family history, and other risk factors. Lifestyle changes like diet and exercise, medications, and other treatments can help you lower your blood pressure.2
2. Know your family history and understand your risk.
Many factors increase your risk of developing high blood pressure. Some you can control, such as what you eat, how much you exercise, and whether you smoke. Some you can't control, such as your family history, race, age, gender, and chronic conditions like diabetes and kidney disease.2
Just as importantly, make your annual check-up a non-negotiable appointment. Regular visits are one of the best ways to catch high blood pressure early and protect your health for the future.
3. New treatment options are now available.
Blood pressure can be challenging to treat. Even with lifestyle changes and medications, up to 50% of people with high blood pressure stop taking their medication within one year.6
The Symplicity Spyral™ renal denervation (RDN) procedure is a minimally invasive treatment designed to complement your existing efforts to manage high blood pressure.7,8, 9 It works in tandem with lifestyle management and medication to help patients achieve blood pressure control, which may reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke.8,9,10 This procedure may provide long-lasting blood pressure reduction without the same side effects as medication.11, 12*
Let's continue to honor our community by protecting its future health. For more information on hypertension and treatment options, and to view the important safety information, visit BeyondHBP.com/ISI or call 800-633-8766.
*Data available through three years. Not every person will experience the same results. Talk your doctor to see if the Symplicity blood pressure procedure is right for you. Your doctor should discuss all potential benefits and risks with you.
The Symplicity Spyral renal denervation system is indicated to reduce blood pressure as an adjunctive treatment in patients with hypertension for whom lifestyle modifications and antihypertensive medications do not adequately control blood pressure.
The Symplicity procedure has known risks that should be considered in relation to the potential benefits of the procedure. Potential procedure-related adverse events including pain, vascular access site complications, and vasospasm are most common.
1 American Heart Association. The Facts About High Blood Pressure. https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/high-blood-pressure/the-facts-about-high-blood-pressure. Update May 23, 2024. Accessed on Feb. 2, 2026.
2 Jones DW, Ferdinand KC, Taler SJ, et al. 2025 AHA/ACC/AANP/AAPA/ABC/ACCP/ACPM/AGS/AMA/ASPC/NMA/PCNA/SGIM Guideline for the Prevention, Detection, Evaluation, and Management of High Blood Pressure in Adults: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025 Nov 4;86(18):1567-1678.
3 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The Surgeon General's Call to Action to Control Hypertension. Washington, DC: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the Surgeon General; 2020.
4 America's Health Rankings. (2023). High Blood Pressure in Illinois. https://www.americashealthrankings.org/explore/measures/Hypertension/IL. Accessed on Feb. 2, 2026.
5 World Health Organization. https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hypertension. Accessed on Feb. 2, 2026.
6 Berra E, et al. Hypertension. 2016 Aug;68(2):297-306.
7 Medtronic Symplicity Spyral multi-electrode renal denervation catheter instructions for use.
8 Kandzari DE, Townsend RR, Kario K, et al. Safety and Efficacy of Renal Denervation in Patients Taking Antihypertensive Medications. J Am Coll Cardiol. November 7, 2023;82(19):1809–1823.
9 Böhm M, Kario K, Kandzari DE, et al. Efficacy of catheter-based renal denervation in the absence of antihypertensive medications (SPYRAL HTN-OFF MED Pivotal): a multicentre, randomized, sham-controlled trial. Lancet. May 2, 2020;395(10234):1444-1451.
10 Ettehad D, Emdin CA, Kiran A, et al. Blood pressure lowering for prevention of cardiovascular disease and death: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Lancet. March 5, 2016;387(10022):957-967.
11 Mahfoud F, Mancia G, Schmieder R, et al. Blood pressure and MACE reductions after renal denervation: 3-year Global Symplicity Registry results. Presented at PCR e-Course 2022.
12 Kandzari, DE. SPYRAL HTN-ON MED 3 Year Data. Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) conference. October 2025.
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