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Carotid pacemaker

Dr Yuranga Weerakkody and Dr Sajoscha Sorrentino et al.

A carotid pacemaker (sometimes also known as an implantable carotid sinus stimulator) is a device that delivers activation energy through the carotid leads and the leads conduct activation energy to the carotid baroreceptors. This is sometimes offered for drug resistant hypertension. The baroreceptors send signals to the brain and the signals are interpreted as a rise in blood pressure. The brain sends signals to other parts of the body to reduce blood pressure such as the vessels, heart and kidneys.