Hypertension, or high blood pressure, can affect individuals of any age, gender, or race, and often develops over many years without noticeable symptoms. Left untreated, high blood pressure can increase your risk of serious health problems such as heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. The World Health Organization has estimated that high blood pressure causes
1 in every 8 deaths worldwide, making hypertension the third leading killer in the world.
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If you’ve been unable to reduce your blood pressure through medications or lifestyle
changes, you may be a candidate for the Barostim
neo™ Clinical Study. The study is evaluating Barostim
neo – an investigational treatment designed to help your body’s own monitoring system control your blood pressure.
To see if you might qualify, and to be connected with the
Barostim
neo study center in your area,
click here
or call
1-888-8BP-RISK (1-888-827-7475).
1. The World Health Report 2012. World Health Organization; 2012:58.