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Electrical Storm: Current Evidence, Clinical Implications, and Future Perspectives
Christos Kontogiannis1, Konstantinos Tampakis2,3, Georgios Georgiopoulos2
1Department of Clinical Therapeutics, "Alexandra" Hospital, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, 80 Vassilisis Sofias str, Athens, Greece. kont_chr@hotmail.com.
Current Cardiology Reports
|July 29, 2019
Summary
Electrical storm (ES) is a dangerous condition of recurrent ventricular arrhythmias. Current evidence suggests a multipronged approach including early catheter ablation and non-selective beta-blockers for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Internal Medicine
Background:
- Electrical storm (ES) signifies recurrent ventricular arrhythmias, a critical emergency.
- ES is linked to diminished survival rates, even with implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs).
- Current ES management relies heavily on retrospective data, highlighting a need for evidence-based strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current literature on electrical storm (ES).
- To present existing data on the management of ES.
- To propose a novel algorithm for ES management based on current evidence.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of existing literature on electrical storm.
- Analysis of available data concerning ES management strategies.
- Development of a new management algorithm informed by current evidence.
Main Results:
- Recent findings support non-selective beta-blockade and early catheter ablation for ES.
- Cardiac sympathetic denervation emerges as a crucial therapeutic option.
- A multipronged approach is recommended, integrating reversible cause correction, ICD reprogramming, pharmacotherapy, and neuroaxial modulation.
Conclusions:
- Early and aggressive management of ES is suggested by current data.
- Further research is essential to determine the optimal sequence and combination of therapies.
- Clarifying therapeutic strategies is key to preventing recurrent ES events.
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