Termination of Electrical Storm After Double Valve Replacement Using Sympathectomy

Heart Surg Forum. 2020 Feb 25;23(1):E050-E052. doi: 10.1532/hsf.2775.

Abstract

Electrical storm is a fatal condition unless aborted. Various treatments are available, each with its own limitations. Here, we present a case in which all forms of therapy failed except sympathectomy, which terminated the storm successfully.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aortic Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / adverse effects*
  • Heart Valve Prosthesis Implantation / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency / surgery*
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery
  • Sympathectomy / methods*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / etiology*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / surgery*
  • Treatment Outcome