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Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension
Joint Authors
Papademetriou, Vasilios
Douma, Stella
Tsioufis, Konstantinos P.
Faselis, Charles
Doumas, Michael
Zamboulis, Chrysanthos
Gkaliagkousi, Eugene
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-05-11
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Interventional activation of the carotid baroreflex has been an appealing idea for the management of resistant hypertension for several decades, yet its clinical application remained elusive and a goal for the future.
It is only recently that the profound understanding of the complex anatomy and pathophysiology of the circuit, combined with the accumulation of relevant experimental and clinical data both in animals and in humans, has allowed the development of a more effective and well-promising approach.
Indeed, current data support a sustained over a transient reduction of blood pressure through the resetting of baroreceptors, and technical deficits have been minimized with a subsequent recession of adverse events.
In addition, clinical outcomes from the application of a new implantable device (Rheos) that induces carotid baroreceptor stimulation point towards a safe and effective blood pressure reduction, but longer experience is needed before its integration in the everyday clinical practice.
While accumulating evidence indicates that carotid baroreceptor stimulation exerts its benefits beyond blood pressure reduction, further research is necessary to assess the spectrum of beneficial effects and evaluate potential hazards, before the extraction of secure conclusions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Papademetriou, Vasilios& Doumas, Michael& Faselis, Charles& Tsioufis, Konstantinos P.& Douma, Stella& Gkaliagkousi, Eugene…[et al.]. 2011. Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Papademetriou, Vasilios…[et al.]. Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-5.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Papademetriou, Vasilios& Doumas, Michael& Faselis, Charles& Tsioufis, Konstantinos P.& Douma, Stella& Gkaliagkousi, Eugene…[et al.]. Carotid Baroreceptor Stimulation for the Treatment of Resistant Hypertension. International Journal of Hypertension. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-511949
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-511949