Stellate ganglion block - a novel therapeutic modality for patients with refractory angina pectoris

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Vissnukumar V and Subhathra Radha KVN

Coronary artery disease is found to be the most common cause of death globally, despite advances in treatment and prevention, almost 50000 patients progress to refractory angina pectoris every year. Treating such conditions will improve quality of patients life and decrease burden on health care system. We describe a patient with refractory angina symptom, who underwent a successful stellate ganglion block followed by pulsed radio frequency ablation for symptom control for a longer duration.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2020.21337.4190
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