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Baylor University Medical Center Proceedings
The peer-reviewed journal of Baylor Scott & White Health
Volume 31, 2018 - Issue 3
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Case Studies

Usefulness of stellate ganglion block for refractory angina pectoris

, MD, , MD & , MD
Pages 370-371 | Received 03 Sep 2017, Accepted 02 Apr 2018, Published online: 09 May 2018
 

ABSTRACT

Chronic refractory angina pectoris (AP) affects 600,000 to 1,800,000 Americans, with approximately 50,000 new cases annually. A recent study revealed long-term mortality of refractory AP to be lower than previously reported, with >70% of patients living >9 years. Treating AP can improve quality of life. We describe a patient with refractory AP who underwent a successful stellate ganglion block for symptom control.

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