Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Feb 2024)

Bedside zero-fluoroscopy temporary permanent pacemaker implantation in the electrical storm treatment under the guidance of EnSite 3D system: a case report

  • Lei Wang,
  • Pengfei Li,
  • Jun li,
  • Jicheng Xi,
  • Zhibiao Zhang,
  • Fang Yan,
  • Yanan Zhang,
  • Haixiong Wang,
  • Huiyuan Han

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02579-0
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 19, no. 1
pp. 1 – 5

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Abstract Background Electrical storm (ES) is a clinical emergency characterized by multiple malignant ventricular arrhythmias or ICD discharges within 24 h, requiring early rational management. Case presentation We report a 55-year-old man who underwent aortic valve replacement experienced recurrent ventricular tachycardia/ventricular fibrillation. A temporary permanent pacemaker with the EnSite system was implanted, and significant inhibition of the electrical storm, attributed to the atrial overdrive pacing, ensued. Conclusions In emergency regarding an electrical storm, the bedside temporary permanent pacemaker implantation with the EnSite system is concluded to be feasible and safe.

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