Coronary artery disease
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Coronary artery disease · Jan 1997
Sequelae of spinal cord stimulation for refractory angina pectoris. Reliability and safety profile of long-term clinical application.
Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is effective in the treatment of severe coronary artery disease (CAD) unresponsive to anti-anginal medication or revascularization procedures. However, there is still concern about its safety. ⋯ Improvement of the SCS system reduced the equipment-related complication rate. The predictors of outcome are related to the traditional risk factors for CAD. The mortality rate of patients with refractory angina treated with SCS is similar to that of patients with CAD and stable angina pectoris.