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Left stellectomy in the long QT syndrome

B H Coyer, R Pryor, W M Kirsch

    Chest
    |November 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Left stellectomy effectively treated life-threatening arrhythmias in a long QT syndrome (LQTS) patient. Surgical removal of the left stellate ganglion normalized ECG abnormalities and resolved symptoms.

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    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Autonomic Nervous System
    • Cardiac Electrophysiology

    Background:

    • The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a cardiac disorder characterized by prolonged QT intervals on electrocardiograms (ECGs), increasing the risk of dangerous arrhythmias.
    • Autonomic nervous system imbalance has been increasingly implicated in the pathogenesis of various cardiac arrhythmias, including LQTS.

    Observation:

    • A specific case of LQTS is presented involving intraoperative observations during a left stellectomy procedure.
    • Stimulation of the left stellate ganglion during surgery triggered life-threatening arrhythmias in the patient.

    Findings:

    • The successful removal of the left stellate ganglion resulted in the normalization of ECG abnormalities.
    • The patient remained asymptomatic following the left stellectomy, indicating a resolution of the cardiac events.

    Implications:

    • Left stellectomy may represent a potential definitive therapeutic option for select patients suffering from LQTS.
    • These findings highlight the critical role of cardiac autonomic innervation in LQTS and suggest targeted surgical intervention as a viable treatment strategy.

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