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A new implant can help spinal cord injury patients with blood pressure problems

The implant can dampen impulses that cause blood pressure to drop or spike

The device can help prevent fainting, heart attacks and strokes

THURSDAY, Sept. 25, 2025 (HealthDay News) — People with spinal cord injuries sometimes suffer from blood pressure problems, as their brain loses the ability to manage the body’s blood pressure.

This leaves them vulnerable to blood pressure drops that cause fainting or spikes that put them at risk of a stroke or heart attack .

But researchers say a new implant can help restore blood pressure control among patients with damaged spinal cords.

The spine implant delivers fine-tuned electrical stimulation that supports a person’s blood pressure, researcher

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