Why the study?
Chronic refractory angina pectoris affects a large population with significant morbidity, and treatment options to improve quality of life are needed.
Does stellate ganglion block improve symptom control in a patient with refractory angina pectoris?
Comparison
Stellate ganglion block for symptom control
Design
Case report
Key result
Stellate ganglion block was successfully used for symptom control in a patient with refractory angina pectoris.
Authors
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May support stellate ganglion block for refractory angina symptom control; hypothesis-generating and requires prospective validation before wider use.
Case Report (n=1)
Does stellate ganglion block improve symptom control in a patient with refractory angina pectoris?
Stellate ganglion block may provide effective symptom control for patients with refractory angina pectoris.
Lo et al. (2018) conducted a case report in refractory angina pectoris (n=1). stellate ganglion block was evaluated on symptom control. Stellate ganglion block was successfully used for symptom control in a patient with refractory angina pectoris.