Kidney Failure News

Implantable Device Works to Lower Blood Pressure

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An intriguing new approach to controlling high blood pressure is being tested in the US. 
 
It's a device, surgically implanted in the chest, that somehow tricks the brain into thinking blood pressure is higher than it actually is, which then signals body processes that operate to reduce blood pressure. 
 
The device is intended to work alone or in conjunction with blood pressure medications, to reduce complications due to high blood pressure such as heart failure, stroke, and kidney disease.


Finding new ways to deal with high blood pressure

WNDU-TV - 6/21/2006 4:09 PM

It’s a condition that can lead to stroke, heart failure, kidney disease and even death.
 
It’s high blood pressure and until now, medications have been the only w

 
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