EP on EP Episode 79: Autonomic Nervous System and VT Therapy Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD-EP on EP Episode 79: Autonomic Nervous System and VT Therapy Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD

EP on EP Episode 79: Autonomic Nervous System and VT Therapy Kalyanam Shivkumar, MD, PhD

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In this interview, Dr. Shiv Kumar discusses the role of the autonomic nervous system in ventricular tachycardia (VT). He explains that the nervous system controls the heart and allows it to communicate with other organs. During periods of stress, the nervous system helps the heart increase its output. However, disease can alter this response. Dr. Kumar talks about his work in using autonomic nervous system alterations to treat VT. He discusses the importance of bilateral sympathectomy and how it can be life-saving for patients. He also mentions ongoing research in the field and the potential for biological modulation as a future treatment approach.

Keywords

autonomic nervous system

ventricular tachycardia

nervous system control

bilateral sympathectomy

biological modulation