Cardiac Centre Clinics
Spinal Cord Stimulator
Who
Spinal cord stimulator patients are routinely followed up 4 weeks after implantation and either annually or bi-annually thereafter.
Who not
Potential candidates for spinal cord stimulators are identified by a Cardiology Consultant in conjunction with the Pain Clinic team led by Dr. Souter
What
Clinical assessment by Consultant Anaesthetist Dr. Souter. The stimulator generator is tested by a Cardiac Physiologist.
When
By arrangement
How
When patients are discharged from the ward after stimulator implantation, or leave a Stimulator Clinic, they are routinely given the next appointment by the Cardiac Physiologists
Where
The Pain Clinic, Zone A, Department A17
Preparation
None
