Human nerve distribution and density around the carotid artery bifurcation

Human nerve distribution and density around the carotid artery bifurcation

Modulation of the autonomic nervous system represents an attractive treatment target for cardiovascular diseases, including hypertension, heart failure and atrial fibrillation [1]. Stretch-sensitive baroreceptors in the carotid sinus contribute to short- and long-term blood pressure regulation. Incr...

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Main Authors: Struthoff, Helge, Lauder, Lucas, Federspiel, Jan M., Hohl, Mathias, Böhm, Michael, Tschernig, Thomas, Mahfoud, Felix
Other Authors: Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Institute for Medical Engineering & Science
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer Science and Business Media LLC 2024
Subjects:
Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
General Medicine
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/1721.1/153635

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