Publications by authors named "Berdugo Pereira Eliana Milena"
Spinal cord stimulation in a patient with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator for managing chronic chest pain: a case report and literature review.
Porras Bueno Cristian Orlando Rangel Jaimes German William Camargo Cárdenas Anamaria Cediel Carrillo Ximena Berdugo Pereira Eliana Milena
Pain Manag
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The combined use of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is proven to be safe and effective for patients experiencing severe chest pain that does not respond to other treatments.
- - The case discussed demonstrates that SCS can effectively manage pain while ensuring that the ICD continues to work properly.
- - Key factors for success include selecting the right patients, setting the devices to low levels, and keeping track of their performance over time.