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August 12, 2025Journal of International Medical ResearchOpen Access

Conversion of sustained supraventricular tachycardia into sinus rhythm after stellate ganglion block: A case report and pathophysiological considerations

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CCCaroline ChevalierOSE Immunotherapeutics (France)LFLorenz FischerUniversity of Bern

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Implication

Case report demonstrates rapid conversion of sustained supraventricular tachycardia to sinus rhythm using stellate ganglion block, suggesting potential benefits for similar heart rhythm disorders.

Key Points

  • Supraventricular tachycardia was swiftly converted to normal sinus rhythm after a stellate ganglion block, indicating effective treatment for refractory cases.
  • After 5 years post-procedure, the patient reported no further episodes of supraventricular tachycardia, suggesting long-term effectiveness.
  • Treatment involved administering 3 mL of 1% procaine during the stellate ganglion block, a safe and simple procedure for managing heart rhythm disorders.
  • Findings indicate that stellate ganglion block may help reset the autonomic nervous system, which could prevent future episodes of tachycardia.

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Chevalier et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a360f20a429f7973329c6bhttps://doi.org/10.1177/03000605251363527
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