December 26, 2016Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology
Autonomic Modulation for the Treatment of Ventricular Arrhythmias: Therapeutic Use of Percutaneous Stellate Ganglion Blocks
Why the study?
Does percutaneous stellate ganglion block improve control of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with advanced heart failure on mechanical life support experiencing electrical storm?
Population
2 patients with advanced heart failure on mechanical life support experiencing electrical storm
Design
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Discussion
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Implication
Percutaneous stellate ganglion block may aid refractory electrical storm in advanced HF; leaves open need for prospective trials before broader adoption.
Structured PICO
Does percutaneous stellate ganglion block improve control of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias in patients with advanced heart failure on mechanical life support experiencing electrical storm?
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Population
2 patients with advanced heart failure on mechanical life support experiencing electrical storm
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Intervention
Percutaneous stellate ganglion block
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Outcome
Control of life-threatening ventricular arrhythmias
Percutaneous stellate ganglion block may serve as a feasible adjunctive intervention for controlling refractory electrical storm in critically ill patients on mechanical life support.
Cite This Study
Fudim et al. (2016) studied this question.