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[Ventricular tachycardia "in salvoes"]
N Saoudi1, K Yaici, M Bergonzi
1Centre hospitalier Princesse Grace, 98000 Monaco. nsaoudi@chpg.mc
Archives Des Maladies Du Coeur Et Des Vaisseaux
|July 11, 2003
Summary
Ventricular tachycardia "in salvoes" describes consecutive ectopic ventricular beats. This intermediate arrhythmia state can occur in healthy or diseased hearts, posing different clinical challenges and prognostic implications.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
Context:
- Ventricular tachycardia 'in salvoes' is an electrophysiographic pattern of consecutive ectopic ventricular beats.
- It represents an intermediate state between isolated ventricular extrasystoles and sustained ventricular tachycardia.
- The term 'salvoe' lacks a precise, universally accepted definition in cardiology.
Purpose:
- To clarify the definition and clinical significance of ventricular tachycardia 'in salvoes'.
- To differentiate its presentation and implications in patients with and without underlying heart disease.
Summary:
- Ventricular tachycardia 'in salvoes' involves multiple consecutive ventricular beats without sinus rhythm.
- In healthy hearts, these episodes are typically non-life-threatening but may present therapeutic challenges.
- In diseased hearts with low ejection fraction, this arrhythmia is associated with a critical vital prognosis.
Impact:
- Provides a clearer understanding of a specific ventricular tachycardia pattern.
- Highlights the importance of differentiating the underlying cardiac condition for appropriate management and prognosis.
- Aids clinicians in evaluating the risk associated with ventricular tachycardia 'in salvoes'.