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The authors say the study findings should not necessarily deter physicians and their patients from using one of the six FDA-approved devices for transurethral microwave therapy, but they should take reasonable precautions given the strong possibility of blood pressure surges. "Blood pressure monitoring should be a standard part of the procedure. Blood pressure readings should be taken throughout the procedure, multiple times. Unfortunately, that has not always been the practice for this office-based therapy," Dr. Mynderse explains. "Monitoring will enable physicians to identify the problem and adjust treatment. Patients also should be encouraged to continue their anti-hypertensive medications, particularly beta blockers, as they prepare for the procedure."

Besides Larson and Dr. Mynderse, other authors of the paper include Thayne Larson, M.D.; Virend Somers, M.D., Ph.D.; Michael Jaff, D.O. and William Evans, D.O.

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