Journal of Hypertension: Open Access

Beneficial Effects of Baroreflex Activation Therapy in Patients with Cardiomyopathy: Implications for Ischemic and Non-Ischemic Heart Disease

Abstract

George Washington

Baroreflex activation therapy (BAT) is a novel treatment option for patients with heart failure that works by stimulating the body's natural baroreflex mechanism. This therapy involves the implantation of a device that sends electrical impulses to the baroreceptors located in the carotid arteries, which in turn signals the brain to regulate blood pressure and heart rate. In this article, we will discuss the benefits of BAT in patients with heart failure. A recent study published in the Journal of Cardiology aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of BAT in patients with cardiomyopathy, both with and without coronary artery disease (CAD). The study included 30 patients with ischemic or non-ischemic cardiomyopathy who received BAT over a 6-month period. The study's primary endpoints were changes in exercise capacity, quality of life and NTproBNP levels