Electrical Storm Induced by Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Is Determined by Pacing on Epicardial Scar and Can be Successfully Managed by Catheter Ablation

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Authors

Carla Roque · San Raffaele University of Rome

Nicola Trevisi · San Raffaele University of Rome

John Silberbauer · San Raffaele University of Rome

Teresa Olóriz · San Raffaele University of Rome

Hiroya Mizuno · San Raffaele University of Rome

Francesca Baratto · San Raffaele University of Rome

Caterina Bisceglia

Abstract

CRT-induced proarrhythmia presented early with electrical storm and was associated with an LV lead positioning within epicardial scar. Catheter ablation allowed for resumption of biventricular stimulation in all patients.

Topics & Keywords

Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies Cardiac Arrhythmias and Treatments Cardiac electrophysiology and arrhythmias

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Circulation Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology

Volume 7, Issue 6, pp. 1064-1069

DOI: 10.1161/circep.114.001796

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