Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol
December 2024
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View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe objective of this study was to characterize hemodynamic changes during trans-vascular stimulation of the renal nerve and their dependence on stimulation parameters. We employed a stimulation catheter inserted in the right renal artery under fluoroscopic guidance, in pigs. Systolic, diastolic and pulse blood pressure and heart rate were recorded during stimulations delivered at different intravascular sites along the renal artery or while varying stimulation parameters (amplitude, frequency, and pulse width).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) devices are routinely trialed to assess pain and functional improvement before permanent lead implantation. Lead migration is a common complication that may cause a loss of therapeutic effect in patients who may otherwise benefit from SCS. The timing of lead migration during the trial period is currently unknown.
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