Spinal Cord Stimulation to Treat Hypertension

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Men and post-menopausal women between the ages of 40-90 years old
2. Hypertension (defined as BP ≥ 140/90), diagnosed by a physician
3. Ability of the patient to provide consent

Exclusion Criteria:

1. History of cardiopulmonary disorders other than hypertension, as determined on the medical evaluation questionnaire.
2. History of dangerous arrhythmias (arrhythmias requiring treatment or requiring physician supervision)

3. Currently taking specific anti-hypertensive medications that may affect the exercise pressor response or influence the effect of spinal cord stimulation.

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4. History of spinal fusion or laminectomy at L3 or above
5. Current prescription opioid usage
6. Contraindication to MRI
7. At physician discretion which will be documented on the case report form.