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There’s a lot of news about a new surgical implant that is able to lower blood pressure and keep it under control. This is a great advancement for severely "resistant" cases of high blood pressure. Some people’s blood pressure, perhaps because of genetic causes, is so sensitive that they face constant risk of heart attack. stroke and death. For these people this new device could be a godsend.

But before you get too excited about this being a cure for high blood pressure you need to keep things in perspective. This procedure is still in the testing stage and will probably never be appropriate for everyday cases of high blood pressure. All surgery carries risks and this is not just a simple procedure. The implant used to control blood pressure is actually a small valve and it affects your entire circulatory system. This is not the answer for most of us.