Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies in 24h) Does patient have ICD? Assess hemodynamic stability Unstable • Electrical cardioversion as per ACLS • If ICD not terminating arrhythmia, magnet + external cardioversion Stable 1. Identification and correction of reversible causes 2. Assessment of VT Monomorphic VT • +ICD • -ICD Polymorphic VT • Normal QTc • Long QTc (Torsades) / Acquired - Dr. Lindsay Cheskes and Dr. Kathleen O'Connell #Ventricular #Tachycardia #Algorithm #Management #VTach #diagnosis #management #morphology #cardiology
