Baroreflex Activation Therapy for the Treatment of Drug-Resistant Hypertension: New Developments

In the past few years, novel accomplishments have been obtained in carotid baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) for the treatment of resistant hypertension. In addition, this field is still evolving with promising results in the reduction of blood pressure and heart rate. This overview addresses the...

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Main Authors: Teba Alnima, Peter W. de Leeuw, Abraham A. Kroon
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Cardiology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/587194