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Weerakkody Y, Bell D, Kang O, et al. Carotid pacemaker. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 17 Feb 2025) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-14865
Carotid pacemakers, also known as implantable carotid sinus stimulators, are devices that deliver activation energy, via carotid leads, 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 blood vessels, heart and kidneys.
Differential diagnosis
On a radiograph possible considerations include:
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