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Ventricular fibrillation surgery

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Overview

In patients at high risk of ventricular fibrillation, the use of an implantable cardioverter defibrillator has been shown to be beneficial.

Surgery

Surgery

Surgical intervention is not recommended for the management of ventricular fibrillation.

References

References

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