Why the study?
Does spinal cord stimulation affect resting heart rate in patients without cardiological symptoms?
Does spinal cord stimulation affect resting heart rate in patients without cardiological symptoms?
Spinal cord stimulation significantly decreases resting heart rate, likely by inducing a functional sympathectomy mediated by spinal cord ascending fibers.
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Hypothesis-generating for autonomic effects of SCS in non-cardiac patients; prospective trials needed before clinical consideration.
Meglio et al. (1986) studied this question.
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