Diferencia entre revisiones de «Electrical storm»
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*Definition | *Definition | ||
**3 or more episodes of sustained VT, VF, or ICD shocks within 24 hours | **3 or more episodes of sustained VT, VF, or ICD shocks within 24 hours | ||
*Risk factors | *Risk factors <ref> Brigadeau F et al. Clinical predictors and prognostic significance of electrical storm in patients with implantable cardioverter defibrillators. Eur Heart J 2006;27:700-7. </ref> | ||
**CAD | **CAD | ||
**HFrEF | **HFrEF | ||
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**[[Hyperthyroidism]] | **[[Hyperthyroidism]] | ||
**Infection/Fever | **Infection/Fever | ||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
*Presentation as: | *Presentation as: | ||
Revisión del 01:38 2 jun 2015
Background
- Definition
- 3 or more episodes of sustained VT, VF, or ICD shocks within 24 hours
- Risk factors [1]
- CAD
- HFrEF
- Long QT
- DM2 is protective
- Causes
- Ischemia
- Electrolyte derangement
- Iatrogenic (medication related)
- Hyperthyroidism
- Infection/Fever
Clinical Features
- Presentation as:
- Cardiac arrest
- Palpitations
- (Pre)Syncope
- ICD patient complaining of shock(s)
Differential Diagnosis
Diagnosis
Management
Proposed treatment algorithm for electrical storm[2]
Disposition
- CCU or cath lab