THE EFFICACY OF ULTRASONIC ASSISTED THERAPY FOR ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE: MECHANISMS AND EFFECTS
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Ultrasonic-assisted therapy, Hypertension, Elderly patients, vascular healthAbstract
Ultrasonic-assisted therapy (UAT) is one such promising non-invasive treatment option, which has been proposed to treat different ailments, such as chronic ones, like high blood pressure (hypertension). The aim of the review is to investigate the mechanisms and the therapeutic effects of UAT on elderly patients with hypertension. Since the aging process is usually linked to the reduction of vascularity and dysfunctional blood circulation, the UAT can have certain beneficial effects, improving blood flow and lowering arterial rigidity, and promoting angiogenesis. It is also known that the use of low-frequency ultrasonic waves enhances the blood vessel elasticity and contributes to the relaxation of smooth muscle cells which play a very significant role in maintaining blood pressure. Furthermore, UAT is said to act by the processes of activating endothelial cells, elevating nitric oxide, and promoting the process of tissue repair. Although clinical research on the effect of UAT on hypertension among older adults remains insufficient, the limited results of studies indicate that this could be used as an alternative to treating hypertension, especially in people who cannot or do not want to use conventional drugs. In this review, the author demonstrates the existing evidence, pathophysiology, and possible therapeutic use of UAT in elderly hypertensive patients.
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