Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Cureus
Abstract
This article discusses the management of ventricular storm (VS), a condition characterized by recurrent episodes of sustained ventricular tachycardia or fibrillation, which poses a significant risk of mortality. Prompt intervention is crucial, yet surgical options are often limited due to the patient's unstable condition. This case report presents a 47-year-old female who experienced VS during a planned surgical procedure. Despite initial stabilization, she continued to experience life-threatening arrhythmias, prompting the implementation of simultaneous stellate ganglion block (SGB) and thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA) catheters. This combined approach successfully controlled the arrhythmias, allowing for subsequent surgical interventions. The article emphasizes the potential of SGB and TEA as a bridge to definitive therapies for refractory VS, highlighting the need for further research to solidify their role in clinical practice.
DOI
10.7759/cureus.59867
Publication Date
5-8-2024
Keywords
refractory ventricular fibrillation, refractory ventricular tachycardia, ventricular storm, stellate ganglion block, thoracic epidural analgesia
ISSN
2168-8184
Recommended Citation
Heiberger G, Busch C, Havlik S, Gunawan A, Woodin T, Bryant R. Sympathetic Duet: Simultaneous Stellate Ganglion Block and Thoracic Epidural Analgesia in the Successful Termination of Ventricular Storm. Cureus. 2024; 16(5). doi: 10.7759/cureus.59867.
