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CASE20250709_002

A Challenging Case Report of Successful Bedside Stellate Ganglion Block During a VF Storm While Performing CPR, in a Patient With Inferoposterior Wall and RV STEMI, Status Post PCI to RCA

By Wittawat Wattanasiriporn

Presenter

Wittawat Wattanasiriporn

Authors

Wittawat Wattanasiriporn1

Affiliation

Rajavithi Hospital, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand1
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CASE20250709_002
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A Challenging Case Report of Successful Bedside Stellate Ganglion Block During a VF Storm While Performing CPR, in a Patient With Inferoposterior Wall and RV STEMI, Status Post PCI to RCA

Wittawat Wattanasiriporn1

Rajavithi Hospital, College of Medicine, Rangsit University, Bangkok, Thailand1

Clinical Information

Relevant Clinical History and Physical Exam

   Thai male 57 years, Risk HT . 1hr PTA had acute chest pain then developed VF arrest. Vital sign (after CPR ROSC) BP  114/72 mmHg HR 42 bpm. Heart irregular rhythm, fine crepitation both lungs. EKG showed ST elevation at II, III, aVF, ST depression at V1-V3 and High AV block. Echocardiogram showed LVEF 45%, HK at inferior wall, no significant valvular heart disease. Chest x-ray showed bilateral pulmonary congestion. STEMI fast tract was activated.  

Relevant Test Results Prior to Catheterization

EKG showed ST elevation at II, III, aVF, ST depression at V1-V3 and High AV block. Echocardiogram showed LVEF 45%, HK at inferior wall, no significant valvular heart disease. Chest x-ray showed bilateral pulmonary congestion. STEMI fast tract was activated.  

Relevant Catheterization Findings

Coronary angiogram (CAG) via right femoral approach with JL 6/4 diagnostic catheter, JR 6/4 guiding catheter catheter showed normal Left main (LM), mild irregular, non significant stenosis left anterior descending artery LAD, LCx, complete blockage of proximal RCA.   

Interventional Management

Procedural Step

CAG showed normal Left main, mild irregular, non significant stenosis left anterior descending artery, LCx , complete blockage of proximal RCA.
PCI with JR 6/4 guiding catheter and wiring with Turntrac to RCAPredilated with 2.0 x 15 mm Semi-compliant balloon upto 14 atm. Biolimus eluting stent deployed proximal RCA upto 10 atm, Balloon stent post dilated upto 14 atm. The final angiogram was acceptable result. Inserted temporary pacemaker via right femoral vein. After arrived CCU the patient developed cardiac arrest c VT storm. Left Stellate ganglion block was done during CPR and successful suppression of VT storm .     


Case Summary

1. Stellate ganglion block (SGB) is minimally invasive technique for treating electrical storm via temporary sympathetic interruption.2. SGB can effectively stabilizing VF storm in patients for whom other therapies have failed or to bridge them to advanced therapeautic interventions.3. SGB is a life-saving procedure. Even with no experience, you can try.