
A hallmark of heart failure progression is an overactive sympathetic nervous system (SNS). The SAVM procedure aims to reduce sympathetic nerve activity and address a root cause of heart failure.
During the implant-free procedure, the Axon Ablation Catheter is inserted into the femoral vein, navigated through the venous system to a target vessel near the right greater splanchnic nerve.
Once there, the vessel is treated with targeted ablation therapy to block nerve signals, reducing sympathetic activity and restoring volume balance in the body.
The outpatient procedure can typically be performed in under an hour.
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2 S. Shah. Presented at 2021 Heart Failure Soicety of America (HFSA) Annual Meeting, Denver, CO.