Release date: 2015-01-29
According to a recent study by Queen Mary, London University on The Lancet, they invented a revolutionary new device that significantly reduces blood pressure levels in untreated hypertensive patients and is more effective than other medications. The effect is more obvious. This device, developed in collaboration with ROX Medical and named "Coupler", is a paper clip-sized implant that needs to be implanted into the central iliac vein. This procedure is called Central Arteriovenous Anastomosis. ) .
The researchers screened 83 subjects with refractory hypertension who were ineffective against at least three conventional antihypertensive medications, 44 of whom underwent Coupler implantation. Compared with the control group, the blood pressure reduction of patients who received the implant implant was very significant and lasting, and the complications of hypertension and hospitalization were also significantly reduced. The coupler's hypotensive effect on renal denervation (Renal Denervation, another new method for treating hypertension) is also significant. At the same time, the advantages of Coupler-based treatments are that they are completely reversible, fast and painless.
Dr. Melvin of the research team commented: "This is a new potential concept for the treatment of hypertension. The existing blood pressure lowering drugs focus on blood pressure related hormones or neuromodulation, while Coupler is aimed at the mechanical mechanism of blood circulation. So this is a completely new way to control blood pressure.†She also said that once the Coupler is implanted, the effect of lowering blood pressure is immediate, which is unique to this treatment.
However, Coupler implantation also has a side effect. About 29% of patients developed leg swelling after implantation. This means that another minor procedure is needed to resolve this side effect (usually a venous stent). Dr. Melvin said they need more research to explore the long-term impact of Coupler to understand its safety and working mechanisms. However, this new finding still provides a very effective new option for the treatment of patients with refractory hypertension.
Source: Bio Valley
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