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Erschienen in: Current Hypertension Reports 4/2015

01.04.2015 | Secondary Hypertension: Nervous System Mechanisms (J Bisognano, Section Editor)

Vagal Modulation of Hypertension

verfasst von: Bradley W. Petkovich, Joshua Vega, Sabu Thomas

Erschienen in: Current Hypertension Reports | Ausgabe 4/2015

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Abstract

Resistant hypertension despite compliance with pharmacologic therapies continues to hamper optimal blood pressure control. Vagal modulation via direct stimulation of the body’s parasympathetic nervous system is proving a promising therapeutic modality to help patients achieve their blood pressure goals. In this article, we review some of the key concepts of different vagal modulations for resistant hypertension including baroreflex activation therapy, renal sympathetic denervation, and direct vagal nerve stimulation.
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Metadaten
Titel
Vagal Modulation of Hypertension
verfasst von
Bradley W. Petkovich
Joshua Vega
Sabu Thomas
Publikationsdatum
01.04.2015
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Current Hypertension Reports / Ausgabe 4/2015
Print ISSN: 1522-6417
Elektronische ISSN: 1534-3111
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11906-015-0532-6

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