Blood pressure device 'promising'
Posted: 23 Jan 2015, 13:38High blood pressure treatment device 'promising'
23 January 2015 Last updated at 01:28
A device the size of a paper clip inserted in the groin has shown promising results in lowering blood pressure, scientists say.
In a study of 83 patients, published in The Lancet, those who received the device experienced an immediate reduction in blood pressure.
But one-third also developed swelling in their leg which needed treatment.
Experts say the device could be a new way of controlling blood pressure, particularly in hard-to-treat cases.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30938868
23 January 2015 Last updated at 01:28
A device the size of a paper clip inserted in the groin has shown promising results in lowering blood pressure, scientists say.
In a study of 83 patients, published in The Lancet, those who received the device experienced an immediate reduction in blood pressure.
But one-third also developed swelling in their leg which needed treatment.
Experts say the device could be a new way of controlling blood pressure, particularly in hard-to-treat cases.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-30938868