• Neuromodulation · Oct 2004

    Spinal cord stimulation for refractory angina pectoris: a shocking experience.

    • Paul M Murphy and Roisin Macsullivan.
    • Department of Pain Medicine, Division of Anesthesia and Pain medicine, Mater Misericordiae Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
    • Neuromodulation. 2004 Oct 1;7(4):246-8.

    AbstractSpinal cord stimulation has been extensively utilized in the treatment of conditions including complex regional pain syndrome, ischemic limb pain, failed back surgery syndrome, and angina pectoris. Recognized complications include infection, dural tap, and electrode movement. We report the case of a patient who experienced a sensation of extremely enhanced stimulation in the area covered by the spinal cord stimulator while in the vicinity of a high-tension electricity substation. Full resolution of symptoms occurred when the spinal cord stimulator was switched off, indicating that active stimulators may be susceptible to the effects of external electrical fields.

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