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Brain Region Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered

Published on June 23, 2026, 5:50 p.m.
Brain Region Linked to High Blood Pressure Discovered

Topic: Research News

Scientists found a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure. This area is called the lateral parafacial region and is linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, increasing blood pressure.

In a breakthrough study, researchers have identified a specific part of the brain that may be responsible for high blood pressure. This area, known as the lateral parafacial region, is located in the brainstem, which controls automatic functions like breathing and heart rate.

The team found that this brain region is also linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, increasing blood pressure. According to lead researcher Professor Julian Paton,

Implications

Scientists found a specific part of the brain that may play a key role in high blood pressure. This area is called the lateral parafacial region and is linked to nerves that constrict blood vessels, increasing blood pressure.


Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260322020302.htm

Journal Reference:

  1. Karolyne S. Magalhães, Renato W. Martins Sá, Nathalia Salim, Thaís Marques da Silva, Benedito H. Machado, Julian F.R. Paton, Davi J.A. Moraes. Lateral Parafacial Neurons Evoked Expiratory Oscillations Driving Neurogenic Hypertension. Circulation Research, 2026; 138 (2) DOI: 10.1161/CIRCRESAHA.125.326674

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