Fig. 4.1 Integration of afferent input and differential efferent sympathetic nerve output In animals SNA can be assessed by using electrodes to measure nerve firing or by examining the physiological…
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© Springer-Verlag London 2015Richard R. Heuser, Markus Schlaich and Horst Sievert (eds.)Renal Denervation10.1007/978-1-4471-5223-1_17 17. Boston Scientific Vessix™ Renal Denervation System Stefan C. Bertog1 , Laura Vaskelyte1, Ilona Hofmann1, Sameer Gafoor1 and Horst Sievert1 (1) CardioVascular Center Frankfurt, Sankt Katharinen, Seckbacher Landstrasse 65, Frankfurt,…
Baseline 1 month Δ (%) Office BP (mmHg) 161/107 141/90 Renal NE spillover (ng/min) Left kidney 72 37 −48 Right kidney 79 20 −75 Total body NE spillover (ng/min)…
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