It was reported that within the week following a spinal cord stimulator scs implant procedure, the patient was admitted to the hospital due to shortness of breath and coughing.A couple days later, the patient developed loss a of sensation in the legs.The patient's scs was working as expected, however, the device was turned off due to the event.The physician confirmed that the patient had a blood clot, therefore, the patient underwent a procedure where the paddle lead was explanted and the ipg was left implanted.The physician assessed that the patient's pre-existing congestive heart failure chf condition caused the coughing attack that led the patient to go to the emergency department and this coughing propelled the blood clot.Post-operatively, the patient felt improved strength in the legs, went back on blood thinners, and is recovering.The lead will not be returned.
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