Key result
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous stellate ganglion blockade successfully resolved drug-refractory electrical storm in two emergency department patients within minutes.
Why the study?
Does ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blockade resolve drug-refractory electrical storm in emergency department patients?
Case Report (n=2)
No
Does ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion blockade resolve drug-refractory electrical storm in emergency department patients?
Ultrasound-guided percutaneous stellate ganglion blockade performed by emergency physicians is a feasible and effective rescue therapy for drug-refractory electrical storm.
May support stellate ganglion blockade as rescue for refractory VT in the ED; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Dear Editor, Electrical storms are an increasingly common presentation, especially in the developing world, where the incidence of coronary artery disease continues to increase. Prompt resuscitation and emergency care for these patients are critical and can determine whether they survive or not.
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Bhattaram et al. (2023) conducted a case report in Drug-refractory electrical storm (n=2). Ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block was evaluated on Resolution of ventricular tachycardia. Ultrasound-guided percutaneous stellate ganglion blockade successfully resolved drug-refractory electrical storm in two emergency department patients within minutes.
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