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Erschienen in: Netherlands Heart Journal 10/2017

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Renal denervation as a treatment strategy for vasospastic angina induced ventricular tachycardia

verfasst von: L. Feyz, S. Wijchers, J. Daemen

Erschienen in: Netherlands Heart Journal | Ausgabe 10/2017

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Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia can be a detrimental consequence of coronary vasospasm [1]. The pathophysiology of vasospastic angina (VA) is poorly understood, although the disease has been linked to sympathetic hyperactivity [24]. We present a 52-year-old male smoker with ventricular fibrillation (VF) 2 years ago. Work-up revealed no signs of structural heart disease or obstructive coronary disease. We implanted an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD). Several episodes of non-sustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ICD shocks due to VF ensued, despite maintenance therapy with isosorbide 100 mg, metoprolol 50 mg, verapamil 300 mg, amiodarone 200 mg. Methylergometrine testing confirmed VA as the cause of VF (Fig. 1a,b). To reduce sympathetic hyperactivity, bilateral renal denervation was performed using the ReCor Paradise system. The patient remained free from episodes of angina and ventricular arrhythmias at 6 and 12 months. Ambulatory blood pressure and mean heart rate remained stable between baseline and 6 months (108/60 mm Hg vs. 113/71 mm Hg and 60 bpm vs. 60 bpm, respectively). Renal denervation could be a safe and effective treatment for normotensive patients with severe VA despite optimal medical therapy.

Conflict of interest

L. Feyz, S. Wijchers and J. Daemen declare that they have no competing interests. The Erasmus Medical Center received institutional research support from Boston Scientific, St. Jude Medical, Medtronic, ReCor Medical, Acist Medical.
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Titel
Renal denervation as a treatment strategy for vasospastic angina induced ventricular tachycardia
verfasst von
L. Feyz
S. Wijchers
J. Daemen
Publikationsdatum
12.06.2017
Verlag
Bohn Stafleu van Loghum
Erschienen in
Netherlands Heart Journal / Ausgabe 10/2017
Print ISSN: 1568-5888
Elektronische ISSN: 1876-6250
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12471-017-1012-1

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