What is Diaphragm Pacing Implant?
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The NeuRX RA/4 System is a system designed to help patient’s breathing by stimulation of their diaphragm muscles. The stimulator provides repetitive electrical stimulation to the implanted electrodes to cause the patient’s diaphragm to contract and help the patient to breathe.
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How do members experience Diaphragm Pacing Implant?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 50 | 60 | |
| Shortness of breath (dyspnea) | 13 | 4 | |
| Participate in clinical trial | 2 | 7 | |
| Shallow breathing | 1 | 1 | |
| Slow movement (bradykinesia) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 3 | |
| Breathing difficulty | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Electric shock sensations | 1 | |
| None | 1 | |
| Pain in left side of neck | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 9 | |
| Mild | 11 | |
| None | 43 |
Member evaluations
Wayne Lampe
evaluated on Jun 15, 2022
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
Tom M
evaluated on Apr 22, 2014
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Can't tell
- Side effects: None
HoosierPAL
evaluated on Sep 30, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis: Major
- Side effects: None
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