Course Specification
ECMT is aware that the constant expansion of the use of Interventional Pain Therapies as a standard of care for chronic pain patients poses a new educational challenge. On site tutorials in a centre with the most extensive experience in the treatment of Ischaemic pain for small groups focusing on patient selection, management, device implant and follow-up of patients. Physicians attending the course will understand
- The patient selection process for the use of SCS in Angina Pectoris
- The multidisciplinary approach of the treatment of these patients
- The follow up and therapy fine tuning for each individual patient
- Devices involved in the use of SCS
- Problems and side effects, implant procedure of the devices involved
Target Audience
Cardiologists, cardio anesthetists, anesthetists and pain specialists who are interested in the treatment of Angina Pectoris with Neurostimulation
Topics to be covered
Aims:
- Enable specialists to discuss with experts the treatment of Angina Pectoris with Neurostimulation
- Enable participants to see a real implant procedure and discuss technique.
Methods:
- One day with theory presentations and discussions
- One day with OR visit