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EFFECT OF AN ELECTRO-STIMULATOR DEVICE ON THE AVERAGE 24-HOUR BLOOD PRESSURE IN PATIENTS WITH MILD AND MODERATE HYPERTENSION.
Abstract
Hypertension is considered the third leading killer over the world. Non-pharmacological therapy to prevent and to manage hypertension gained more popularity worldwide. Low frequency transcutaneous electrical nervous stimulation (TENS) was found to be beneficial in decreasing systolic and diastolic blood pressures. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of TENS-based device in reducing blood pressure in hypertensive patients.