Vol 64, No 8 (2006)
Other
Published online: 2006-09-13
Invasive electrophysiology
Post-traumatic stress disorder in a patient with recurrent ICD shocks. The role of RF ablation
DOI: 10.33963/v.kp.81203
Kardiol Pol 2006;64(8):910-912.
Abstract
In patients with frequent ICD discharges an acute stress disorder (ASD), and afterwards a post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is commonly observed. We present a case of a 53-year-old patient with ASD and PTSD in whom RF ablation of VT was performed. After the successful procedure the symptoms of PTSD were significantly diminished. We conclude that in patients with PTSD after ICD discharges RF ablation should be performed as soon as possible.
Keywords: acute stress disorderpost-traumatic stress disorderICD dischargesablation
