Ventricular fibrillation, whether brought on by myocardial infarction or as the result of chronic instability of the heart's rhythm, is a killer. (discovermagazine.com)
Fabricated accusations about a demonized enemy; failures of coalition building; acts of torture and barbarism performed by the alleged defenders of justice; misplaced expectations of popular support from a conquered people; an enemy unified by the very attacks intended to divide it; inadequate planning for postconquest rule; and rampant and chronic instability after victory has been won. (religion-online.org)
As well as continuing sectarian killings and chronic instability there is still a dreadful physical legacy. (politics.co.uk)