Subcutaneous Target Stimulation or Peripheral Subcutaneous Field Stimulation: That Is the Question

Peripheral Neuromodulation for Angina: Gathering Momentum

“…In an excellent recent editorial, Robert Levy proposed the introduction of a further logical order to the terminology of peripheral stimulation (11). As suggested previously, an urgent consensus meeting with a wide range of representatives in the field of peripheral stimulation is required (12). We would like to stress that despite the simplicity of the technique, routine screening assessment process should be always rigorously applied.…”

Differentiating the Leaves From the Branches in the Tree of Neuromodulation: The State of Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation

“…The use of the term subcutaneous stimulation, as has been proposed by several authors, identifies the anatomic space into which the electrode is placed rather than the actual target of stimulation. In fact, in our last issue, an articulate letter to the editor suggested the use of the term “subcutaneous peripheral nerve stimulation” for these procedures (5). We do not refer to epidural brain stimulation when we perform motor cortex stimulation, nor, do I believe, should we refer to the stimulation of the peripheral nerve as subcutaneous stimulation.…”

Electrical Neuromodulation and the Heart with Special Emphasis on Myocardial Ischemia

“…51 Recently, we and others have reported on the use of subcutaneous placed leads, implicating positioning of electrodes just underneath the thoracic skin, together with a subcutaneously implanted device. This method seems to be effective in the treatment of patients with therapeutically refractory angina.…”