Ultrasound Guided Stellate Ganglion Block for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation

2016-10-13T18:16:39-05:00March 27th, 2013|Cardiology, Procedures, Ultrasound|

An unconventional approach for treatment for ventricular storm may be an ultrasound-guided block of the stellate ganglion which provides sympathetic stimulation of the heart. This may reduce cardiac irritability and facilitate defibrillation.