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Area of Science:

  • Cardiovascular Physiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

Background:

  • Baroreflex function is crucial for blood pressure regulation.
  • Traditional variable-pressure neck chambers are noisy, limiting clinical use.
  • A noiseless alternative is needed for baroreceptor stimulation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and evaluate a noiseless neck suction chamber device (NCD).
  • To assess the device's ability to stimulate carotid baroreceptors non-invasively.
  • To validate its efficacy in eliciting blood pressure and heart rate responses.

Main Methods:

  • A 3D-printed, non-invasive neck chamber device was designed.
  • A microcontroller and computer interface controlled the device.
  • Six healthy participants underwent -60 mmHg suction for 5 seconds.

Main Results:

  • Neck suction induced significant reflex bradycardia (-10 ± 2 bpm) and depressor response (-15 ± 4 mmHg).
  • The NCD operated at a low sound pressure level (34.3 dB), significantly quieter than existing systems (74.6 dB).
  • Results were consistent with literature values from noisier devices.

Conclusions:

  • The developed NCD reliably elicits cardiovascular responses to baroreflex stimulation.
  • Its noiseless operation makes it suitable for clinical and hospital environments.
  • This device facilitates accurate baroreflex assessment without acoustic interference.