Spinal cord stimulation for refractory pericarditis: a case report and a review of the mechanism of action
Simon Elsliger,
Jacob Saucier,
Andre Schneider
et al.
Abstract:Background and objectivesIn recent years, spinal cord stimulation (SCS) has emerged as a promising management option for chronic pain of multiple etiologies. While its effectiveness has been strongly suggested in many patients, the exact mechanism of action of SCS is incompletely understood. This article reviews the leading mechanisms underlying the analgesic and cardiovascular effects of SCS and reports its novel benefits in a case of recurrent pericarditis.Literature reviewThroughout history, the analgesic p… Show more
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