Electrical Storm After STEMI Refractory to Medications Successfully Managed With Bilateral Sympathetic Ganglionectomy

Q4 Medicine

JACC. Case reports Pub Date : 2025-10-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jaccas.2025.105289

HangYu Watson MD , Seher Berzingi MD , Emily Hendricks MD , Megan Vaughan MD, PhD , Sittinun Thangjui MD , Christopher Bianco DO , David Schwartzman MD

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Abstract

Background

Electrical storm is a life-threatening condition often requiring antiarrhythmics, sedation, antiadrenergics, and hemodynamic support. In refractory cases, cardiac sympathetic denervation can help reduce arrythmia burden and implantable cardioverter-defibrillator shocks.

Case Summary

A 40-year-old man presented with anteroseptal ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction and newly reduced left ventricular ejection fraction and underwent coronary artery bypass grafting during hospitalization. He subsequently developed refractory monomorphic ventricular tachycardia despite treatment with amiodarone, lidocaine, and a left stellate ganglion block. He was successfully treated with bilateral video-assisted thoracoscopic sympathetic ganglionectomy.

Discussion

In patients presenting with electrical storm, particularly those with ischemic cardiomyopathy, bilateral sympathetic ganglionectomy can be an effective treatment when ventricular arrhythmias are refractory to antiarrhythmic drugs and device optimization.

Take-Home Messages

This case highlights that bilateral sympathetic ganglionectomy offers more comprehensive autonomic modulation than unilateral block and may provide definitive control of refractory arrhythmias. Temporary blocks may serve as diagnostic or therapeutic bridges to surgical intervention.

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