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Advanced Technical IVT

storm therapy

Emergency treatment protocols for electrical storm, characterized by recurrent ventricular arrhythmias requiring multiple interventions.

Full Definition

Storm therapy refers to the comprehensive emergency management of electrical storm, defined as three or more episodes of ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation within 24 hours requiring intervention. Treatment typically involves a combination of antiarrhythmic medications, sedation, beta-blockade, correction of electrolyte abnormalities, and often urgent ablation procedures. Storm therapy requires intensive care management and may include mechanical circulatory support, as the condition carries high mortality risk and often indicates underlying acute cardiac pathology.

Usage

Usage note: High-acuity scenario requiring immediate multidisciplinary intervention. Often abbreviated as 'VT storm therapy'.

In Context

  • "Storm therapy included amiodarone loading, deep sedation, and emergent VT ablation." — ICU management report
  • "The electrical storm required aggressive storm therapy with IABP support and substrate modification." — Emergency cardiology consultation

Also known as

electrical storm management VT storm treatment

Contrasted with

routine arrhythmia management elective ablation

Don't confuse with

status epilepticus management acute heart failure treatment

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