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World J Cardiol. Jun 26, 2017; 9(6): 521-530
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.521
Published online Jun 26, 2017. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v9.i6.521
Management of ventricular tachycardia storm in patients with structural heart disease
Daniele Muser, Pasquale Santangeli, Jackson J Liang, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States
Author contributions: Muser D, Santangeli P and Liang JJ contributed significantly to the writing and revision process of this manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: The authors report no relevant conflicts of interest.
Correspondence to: Jackson J Liang, DO, Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Division, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, 3400 Spruce St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, United States. jackson.liang@uphs.upenn.edu
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Received: February 16, 2017
Peer-review started: February 17, 2017
First decision: April 14, 2017
Revised: May 1, 2017
Accepted: May 12, 2017
Article in press: May 15, 2017
Published online: June 26, 2017
Processing time: 129 Days and 22 Hours
Peer-review started: February 17, 2017
First decision: April 14, 2017
Revised: May 1, 2017
Accepted: May 12, 2017
Article in press: May 15, 2017
Published online: June 26, 2017
Processing time: 129 Days and 22 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Electrical storm (ES) is a life-threatening condition characterized by ongoing ventricular arrhythmias leading to appropriate implantable cardioverter defibrillator therapies. It is associated with increased mortality and requires urgent medical care. In this review, we summarize the prognostic implications for ES as well as available treatment strategies to manage ES.