Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Synonyms and keywords: polymorphic VT

Related chapters: Ventricular tachycardia, Torsade de pointes

Overview

Polymorphic ventricular tachcardia is a form of ventricular tachycardia in which there are multiple focci for the origin of the ventricular complex. The most common form of polymorphic VT is Torsade de pointes.

ACC/AHA/ESC 2006 Guidelines for Management of Patients With Ventricular Arrhythmias and the Prevention of Sudden Cardiac Death (DO NOT EDIT)

Class I

"1. Direct current cardioversion with appropriate sedation as necessary is recommended for patients with sustained polymorphic VT with hemodynamic compromise and is reasonable at any point in the treatment cascade. (Level of Evidence: B). "

"2. Intravenous beta blockers are useful for patients with recurrent polymorphic VT especially if ischemia is suspected or cannot be excluded. (Level of Evidence: B). "

"3. Intravenous loading with amiodarone is useful for patients with recurrent polymorphic VT in the absence of abnormal repolarization related to congenital or acquired LQTS. (Level of Evidence: C). "

"4. Urgent angiography with a view to revascularization should be considered for patients with polymorphic VT when myocardial ischemia cannot be excluded. (Level of Evidence: C). "

Class IIb

"1. Intravenous lidocaine may be reasonable for treatment of polymorphic VT specifically associated with acute myocardial ischemia or infarction. (Level of Evidence: C)"