Ventricular fibrillation history and symptoms
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Overview
A person who has a VF episode can suddenly collapse or become unconscious because the brain and muscles have stopped receiving blood from the heart.
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
The following symptoms may occur within minutes to 1 hour before the collapse:[1][2]
References
References
- ↑ Kontny, F.; Dale, J. (1990). “Self-terminating idiopathic ventricular fibrillation presenting as syncope: a 40-year follow-up report”. Journal of Internal Medicine. 227 (3): 211–213. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2796.1990.tb00145.x. ISSN 0954-6820.
- ↑ Mcdonald, John L. (1982). “Coarse ventricular fibrillation presenting as asystole or very low amplitude ventricular fibrillation”. Critical Care Medicine. 10 (11): 790–791. doi:10.1097/00003246-198211000-00021. ISSN 0090-3493.
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