2020
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.7253
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The Effects of Spinal Cord Stimulators on End Organ Perfusion: A Literature Review

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“…The only major side effect (death due to pulmonary embolism) was not considered to be specifically associated with the active treatment. Epidural SCS is used in patients with chronic arterial insufficiency and atherosclerosis as a means to improve blood flow, resulting from vasodilation of arterioles mediated by reduction in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, and is considered safe in vasculopathy and in patients at risk for atherothrombosis or arterial occlusion 201 . However, side effects on the venous vascular system need to be carefully considered and actively monitored in future studies.…”
Section: Adverse Events and Blindingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The only major side effect (death due to pulmonary embolism) was not considered to be specifically associated with the active treatment. Epidural SCS is used in patients with chronic arterial insufficiency and atherosclerosis as a means to improve blood flow, resulting from vasodilation of arterioles mediated by reduction in the activity of the sympathetic nervous system, and is considered safe in vasculopathy and in patients at risk for atherothrombosis or arterial occlusion 201 . However, side effects on the venous vascular system need to be carefully considered and actively monitored in future studies.…”
Section: Adverse Events and Blindingmentioning
confidence: 99%