Characterization of Cardiac Electrophysiological Effects of Autonomic Neuromodulation

University of Pennsylvania

Summary

Prospective cohort study evaluating the electrophysiologic and biochemical effects of stellate ganglion block in patients with ventricular tachycardia.

Eligibility

Age range: 18+ years
Sex: All
Healthy volunteers: No

Detailed criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Planned catheter based VT ablation * Age at least 18 years Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Contraindication to SGB or VT ablation * Hypersensitivity of local anesthetic of amide type * Hemodynamic instability during the procedure prior to the study protocol

Interventions

Drug
Stellate Ganglion Block
Left sided percutaneous stellate ganglion block

Location

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania