The Prevalence of Elevated Impedances and Magnetic Resonance Imaging Ineligibility Following Implantation of 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation Devices: A Retrospective Review.

Jonathan M HagedornJames B ParmeleJason S WolffMarkus A BendelRyan Steven D'Souza

Published in: Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society (2021)

We found the prevalence of elevated impedances above 10,000 Ω to be 4% of implanted patients. This information is important for patients and physicians alike and should be considered when device selection is occurring in the pre-operative visits.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
magnetic resonance imaging
spinal cord
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
primary care
peritoneal dialysis
risk factors
patient reported outcomes
magnetic resonance
spinal cord injury
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