Burst stimulation for refractory angina pectoris - A case report -
- Author:
Daehun YUN
1
;
Kaehong LEE
;
JI Soo KWAK
;
Leegyeong JE
;
Taesan KIM
;
Yoon Sun PARK
;
Jae Chul KOH
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Anesthesia and Pain Medicine 2023;18(3):302-306
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Background:Refractory angina pectoris (RAP) is a chronic, severe chest pain associated with coronary artery disease that cannot be resolved using optimal medical or surgical approaches. Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a suitable treatment option. Conventional waveforms of SCS have shown a potent effect on the tempering of RAP. However, SCS is associated with undesired paresthesia. The new burst SCS waveforms have been reported to have fewer adverse effects.Case: We reviewed a case in which RAP was successfully treated with burst SCS in a middle-aged male, with a tonic waveform employed for breakthrough pain as needed.
Conclusions:Appropriate use of tonic and burst stimulations according to the symptoms is expected to maximize the effect of relieving chest pain induced by RAP.
