Vagal modulation of hypertension

Curr Hypertens Rep. 2015 Apr;17(4):532. doi: 10.1007/s11906-015-0532-6.

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.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Baroreflex / physiology
  • Blood Pressure / physiology
  • Humans
  • Hypertension / physiopathology*
  • Kidney / physiopathology
  • Sympathectomy
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation