[Post-traumatic stress disorder in a patient with recurrent ICD shocks. The role of RF ablation]

Kardiol Pol. 2006 Aug;64(8):910-2.
[Article in Polish]

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.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adaptation, Psychological
  • Catheter Ablation*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / adverse effects*
  • Defibrillators, Implantable / psychology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis
  • Secondary Prevention
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / diagnosis*
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / etiology
  • Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic / therapy*
  • Tachycardia, Ventricular / prevention & control