The Effectiveness and Safety of Stellate Ganglion Block in the Treatment of Symptoms from Long COVID-19: A Pilot Study

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Authors

Alexa O. Levey · Shriners Hospitals for Children - Houston

Grant H. Chen · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Alexandra Ngyuen · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Luis Ostrosky‐Zeichner · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Jamal Hasoon · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Sepideh Saroukhani · The University of Texas Health Science Center

Abstract

Stellate ganglion block is a safe, low-risk, minimally invasive, and effective procedure in the treatment of symptoms for long COVID. It should be evaluated as an adjunctive treatment of select patients in this population.

Topics & Keywords

Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment Pain Management and Treatment Medical and Biological Ozone Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Psychopharmacology Bulletin

Volume 54, Issue 4, pp. 8-17

DOI: 10.64719/pb.4500

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