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Methods and devices for the treatment of neurological and physiological disorders

  • US 20050015129A1
  • Filed: 05/11/2004
  • Published: 01/20/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/09/1999
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of treating blood pressure disorders comprising the steps of:

  • identifying the carotid sinus;

    placing a mechanical stress device proximate to the carotid sinus with a placement device;

    removing said placement device, whereby said mechanical stress device remains proximate to the carotid sinus;

    whereby said mechanical stress device affects baroreceptors at said carotid sinus;

    whereby the affected baroreceptors trigger the sympathetic nervous system control of the blood pressure.

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