Ventricular fibrillation is a condition where the heart's lower chambers start shaking in an abnormal way, preventing them from pumping blood effectively. This can be very dangerous as it can lead to a sudden stoppage of the heart, which is a medical emergency.
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- Findings from the research project could be used to explore new life - saving treatments for patients with ventricular fibrillation. (sciencedaily.com)
- Patients who experienced SCA related to sexual activity also had a higher rate of ventricular fibrillation / tachycardia than those who did not. (sciencedaily.com)
- This trial is the first and largest randomized, double - blind, placebo - controlled study to assess the impact of amiodarone and lidocaine on survival to hospital discharge after out - of - hospital cardiac arrest triggered by two types of dangerous heart rhythms known as ventricular fibrillation and pulseless ventricular tachycardia. (sciencedaily.com)
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