Key result
Left stellate ganglion block quells electrical storm for 24 hours in ~90% of patients.
Why the study?
Data are scarce regarding the use of stellate ganglion block catheters as a treatment for refractory electrical storm.
Do stellate ganglion block catheters improve sustained cessation of electrical storm in patients with refractory electrical storm?
Cohort (n=11)
No
Do stellate ganglion block catheters improve sustained cessation of electrical storm in patients with refractory electrical storm?
Stellate ganglion block catheters are highly effective for achieving sustained cessation of refractory electrical storm, allowing for prolonged arrhythmia cessation without repeated blocks.
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SGB catheters may be considered in refractory electrical storm; leaves open need for prospective trials on efficacy and safety.
Patel et al. (2023) conducted a cohort in Refractory electrical storm (n=11). Stellate ganglion block (SGB) catheters was evaluated on Sustained cessation of electrical storm for 24 hours. Left stellate ganglion block achieved sustained cessation of electrical storm for 24 hours in 90% of patients.
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