Why the study?
Does bilateral cervico-thoracic sympathetic-ganglionectomy improve arrhythmia control in patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia?
Population
2 patients with disabling symptoms due to refractory ventricular tachycardia, unresponsive to antiarrhythmic…
Design
Case_series
Authors
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May aid refractory VT control in select cases; leaves open efficacy and safety in prospective trials.
Does bilateral cervico-thoracic sympathetic-ganglionectomy improve arrhythmia control in patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia?
Bilateral cervico-thoracic sympathetic-ganglionectomy may be a viable option to facilitate medical management in selected patients with refractory ventricular tachycardia.
Lloyd et al. (1974) studied this question.
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