title: Vagal modulation of hypertension.
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.
authors: Department of Medicine, University of Rochester at Strong Memorial Hospital, 601 Elmwood Ave, Box MED, Rochester, NY, 14604, USA, Bradley_Petkovich@urmc.rochester.edu.
authors: Bradley W
authors: BW
authors: Petkovich
authors: Joshua
authors: J
authors: Vega
authors: Sabu
authors: S
authors: Thomas
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D017704:Baroreflex / Q000502:physiology; D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D006973:Hypertension / Q000503:physiopathology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000503:physiopathology; D013562:Sympathectomy; D055536:Vagus Nerve Stimulation