Methods and devices for treating hypertension

Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby mi...

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Main Authors MCCRYSTLE, KELLY JUSTIN, EHRENREICH, KEVIN JOE, VON OEPEN, RANDOLF
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 08.05.2014
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Summary:Devices, systems and methods are described which control blood pressure and nervous system activity by stimulating baroreceptors. By selectively and controllably activating baroreceptors and/or nerves, the present invention reduces blood pressure and alters the sympathetic nervous system; thereby minimizing deleterious effects on the heart, vasculature and other organs and tissues. A baroreceptor activation device or other sensory activation device is positioned near a dermal bone to provide the treatment.
Bibliography:Application Number: AU20120325893