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Promising research into lower blood pressure thanks to implants Deeply touched, a patient came to consulting hour. Overjoyed. Because his sky-high blood pressure had returned to normal. And because he had found a job again. This patient had been treated with the Mobius implant, a therapy being studied by internist-vascular physician Wilko Spiering. If your blood pressure remains high despite medication, you may qualify for a Mobius implant. "And also if there is no underlying cause, such as an adrenal gland disorder or kidney failure," adds Wilko." A Mobius is a stent-like implant that is placed in the carotid artery. It boosts the signals from the baroreceptors, which lowers blood pressure, immediately after implantation. To date, we see an average and persistent lowering of the blood pressure of 24 points (systolic pressure) and 12 points (diastolic pressure), in addition to a need for less medication. I am hopeful about this new treatment. But hope is not enough, we must know for sure." High blood pressure increases the risk of cardiovascular disease. High risk (high blood pressure) is one of the research themes of the strategic theme Circulatory Health. We pay special attention to patients with high blood pressure that is difficult to treat or related to pregnancy. With Wilko as leading scientist, an international study was launched last year that leaves nothing to arbitrariness or subjectivity. "The study is a double-blind one. This means that neither the researcher nor the patient knows whether the Mobius implant has actually been implanted. To this end, an entire 'set' has been organized in the angio room so that patients who do not receive the implant do experience it as a real implantation when they're on the operating table. They are given a line, they feel warmth in their neck, the real thing. After all, high blood pressure is not like a broken leg; emotions have a lot of impact. And what we're seeing so far is that the blood pressure of those who did get the implant decreased immediately, while that didn't happen in patients who didn't get it. I'm enthusiastic about this innovation, because I want to give my patients the best possible treatment. That's also why I temper myself: aren't I overly enthusiastic? Because you can only achieve the best results in healthcare based on methodical and objective research.” 6 Circulatory Health Magazine
Nicolasa follows a comprehensive screening program because of her blood pressure A 15-minute walk "Great that they can really help me here," says Nicolasa Alejandro. She has had high blood pressure for many years, with different examinations and constantly changing medication. But her blood pressure remained far too high. Now, Nicolasa is a patient at the outpatient clinic for complicated hypertension of the Center for Circulatory Health. > Circulatory Health Magazine 7
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