Open AccessElectrical storm in the inflamed heart: ventricular tachycardia due to myocarditis
Author(s) -
Mattsson Gustav,
Magnusson Peter
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1071
Subject(s) - medicine , myocarditis , cardiology , ventricular tachycardia , storm , tachycardia , oceanography , geology
Key Clinical Message Electrical storm during the acute inflammatory phase caused by myocarditis may be resistant to antiarrhythmic therapy. Cardiac imaging including magnetic resonance tomography, positron emission tomography, and endomyocardial biopsy are crucial to guide potential therapeutic options. Optimal management involves a multidisciplinary approach, including expertise beyond cardiology.