Blood Pressure
3D-Printed Bioelectronic Device Shows Promise for High Blood Pressure
Washington: A research team at Pennsylvania State University has developed a flexible biocompatible device using 3D-printing technology that may provide a new method for treating resistant high blood pressure.
The device, named “Caroflex”, delivers gentle electrical pulses to the carotid artery to help regulate blood pressure levels.
High blood pressure is considered one of the leading global health challenges and a major cause of heart disease and stroke. While many patients can manage the condition through medication and lifestyle changes, some cases remain resistant to conventional treatment despite the use of multiple medications.
The newly developed device represents a class of bioelectronic technologies made from soft and flexible materials designed to resemble the body’s natural tissues.
Researchers explained that the device can adhere to biological tissue without the need for surgical stitches, reducing the risk of damage to blood vessels and surrounding tissues.
The device operates by stimulating the baroreceptor reflex, a natural mechanism responsible for maintaining stable blood pressure.
These receptors are concentrated in the carotid sinus, located within the carotid artery that supplies oxygen-rich blood to the head and neck.
When the device sends mild electrical pulses to this area, nerve receptors are activated, helping to lower and regulate blood pressure levels safely.
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