[Recurrent ventricular tachycardia as a cause of circulatory decompensation in the case of various comorbid diseases]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2020 Apr 22;48(284):97-99.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Ventricular arrhythmias, including tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation are often a dangerous consequence other co-existing conditions in the phase of their destabilization. Causal and symptomatic treatment diseases such as: ischemic heart disease, cardiac insufficiency, hyperthyroidism, or cancer, can be effectively stabilized without necessity for the implantation of cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).

Case report: The 62-year-old patient was admitted to the cardiology department after a second episode of unconsciousness last week due to recurrent VT. Despite many diagnostic difficulties, the possibility of effective conservative treatment has been demonstrated.

Keywords: ICD implantation; secondary prevention; sudden cardiac death; ventricular tachycardia.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Death, Sudden, Cardiac
  • Defibrillators, Implantable*
  • Electric Countershock
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Ventricular Fibrillation