Refractory Ventricular Tachycardia in a Patient with a Left Ventricular
Assist Device Successfully Treated with Stellate Ganglion Phototherapy:
A Case Report
Abstract
Neuraxial modulation therapies, such as stellate ganglion block,
thoracic epidural anesthesia, and cardiac sympathetic denervation, are
effective for ventricular arrhythmias. However, these treatments are
invasive and can increase the risk of bleeding and infection. In this
case report, stellate ganglion phototherapy (SGP) was safely and
effectively performed for refractory ventricular tachycardia in patients
with a history of cardiac resynchronization therapy-defibrillator
(CRT-D) and left ventricular assist device (LVAD) implantation for
dilated cardiomyopathy. SGP might have the potential to treat refractory
ventricular arrhythmias and can be useful because of its safety and
simplicity.