Effect of Stellate Ganglion Block in Patients with Ventricular Electrical Storm: A Case Report
- Author:
Hye Rim KWON
1
;
Na Eun KIM
;
Junghyung LEE
;
Byung Gun KIM
;
Helen Ki SHINN
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Soonchunhyang Medical Science 2022;28(1):67-70
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: If cardiac sympathetic activity increases after myocardial injury, a ventricular electrical storm (VES) may occur. The stellate ganglion block is a minimally invasive technique performed to control VES through temporary sympathetic cessation. This case was treated after 3 stellate ganglion blocks in VES developed after non-ST elevation myocardial infarction. This patient underwent prophylactic stellate ganglion block prior to radical nephrectomy for a renal mass found during hospitalization, and the operation was safely completed. Stellate ganglion block is expected to be a safe treatment option for patients with unstable VES.
