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