Researchers developed a new catheter-based therapy that can be an effective alternative for Lowering High blood pressure
Researchers at Monash University's Centre of Cardiovascular Research and Education in Therapeutics have developed a new catheter-based therapy that can be an effective alternative for lowering high blood pressure when medication fails.
The new surgical technique disrupts nerves around the kidneys to dramatically reduce high blood pressure."Patients who underwent the procedure had a significant reduction in their blood pressure levels and we were able therefore to reduce their risk of severe stroke or heart attack," The Lancet quoted Professor Henry Krum, lead researcher of the study.
During the study, the research team recruited 50 patients from Australia and overseas.
"We showed an excellent safety profile of this brief, catheter-based therapy. No long-term adverse events resulted from the procedure," Krum added.
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The reduction of blood pressure was evident as early as 1 month and was further reduced at 3 months. The results remained persistent throughout the trial.
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The team has discovered an enzyme known as Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the brain that plays a critical role in the central regulation of blood pressure.
The team has discovered an enzyme known as Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) in the brain that plays a critical role in the central regulation of blood pressure.
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