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Ventricular tachycardia with ECT

J R Larsen1, L Hein, L S Strömgren

  • 1Department of Biological Psychiatry, Risskov Psychiatric Hospital.

The Journal of ECT
|June 26, 1998
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Electroconvulsive therapy can trigger ventricular tachycardia (VT) in patients with ischemic heart disease. Management requires careful consideration of autonomic nervous system factors during treatment.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Ischemic heart disease poses risks during medical procedures.
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for major depression.
  • Autonomic nervous system dysfunction can complicate cardiac conditions.

Observation:

  • A patient with ischemic heart disease experienced ventricular tachycardia (VT) during ECT.
  • The nonsustained VT occurred episodically with a heart rate of 200 beats/min.
  • The event resolved spontaneously within 17 seconds.

Findings:

  • Altered autonomic discharge during ECT is the likely cause of VT in this ischemic heart disease patient.
  • The combination of ischemia and heightened autonomic activity during ECT can precipitate arrhythmias.

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  • This case highlights a specific adverse event during ECT for depression.

    • Implications:

    • Clinicians should carefully assess cardiac risk before ECT in patients with ischemic heart disease.
    • Monitoring for and managing potential cardiac events during ECT is crucial.
    • Further research into managing autonomic instability during ECT in cardiac patients is warranted.