Arq. Bras. Cardiol. 2023; 120(9): e20230100
Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in the Management of Hypertension: A Plausible Hypothesis?
Fernando Zanela da Silva Arêas
, Elizangela Kuster, Lenon Corrêa de Souza, Wagner Jorge Ribeiro Domingues, João Siqueira, Luíz Henrique Aquino Serudo, Guilherme Peixoto Arêas
Hypertension (HTN) is the most prevalent chronic disease in the entire world, being one of the most significant cardiovascular risks factors. Among several variables controlling blood pressure (BP), those directly interacting with neural mechanisms involve multiple areas of the central nervous system.
The relationship between brain activity and HTN has been demonstrated by neurophysiological studies on animals showing that direct electrical or chemical stimulation of different structures of the brainstorm and cerebral cortex can significantly modify BP and heart rate.–
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