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NOTICE: This condition is a medical emergency. Call 911 for immediate care.
Overview
Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency and must be treated immediately to save a person's life. If a person having a VF episode collapses at home or becomes unconscious, call the local emergency number (such as 911. While waiting for help, place the person's h...[read article]
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Tests for Ventricular Fibrillation
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An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a test that records the electrical activity of the heart. See also: Holter monitoring; Stress test. More
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A Holter monitor is a machine that continuously records the heart's rhythms. The monitor is usually worn for 24 - 48 hours during normal activity. See also ECG. More
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An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than a plain x-ray image and involves n... More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient's body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems. A typical physical ex... More
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Auscultation is the method of listening to the sounds of the body during a physical examination. More
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Ultrasound involves the use of high-frequency sound waves to create images of organs and systems within the body. More
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Medical Procedures for Ventricular Fibrillation
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Cardioversion is a method to restore an abnormal heart rhythm back to normal. More
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Defibrillation is a process in which an electronic device sends an electric shock to the heart to stop an extremely rapid, irregular heartbeat, and restore the norm... More
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Surgical Procedures for Ventricular Fibrillation
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Implantation of Automatic Cardiac Defibrillator
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Prescribed Medications for Ventricular Fibrillation
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AMIODARONE (a MEE oh da rone) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. Because of the side effects caused by this medicine, it is only us... More
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LIDOCAINE (LYE doe kane) is an anesthetic. It causes loss of feeling in the skin or other tissues. It is used to prevent and to treat pain from some procedures. More
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PROCAINAMIDE (proe kane A mide) is an antiarrhythmic drug. It helps make your heart beat regularly. This medicine also helps to slow rapid heartbeats. More
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amiodarone injection(Nexterone
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Herbs and Supplements for Ventricular Fibrillation What's this?
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Dietary sources of omega-3 fatty acids include fish oil and certain plant/nut oils. Fish oil contains both docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA... More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More
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The main function of L-carnitine is to transfer long-chain fatty acids in the form of their acyl-carnitine esters across the inner mitochondrial membrane before bet... More
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The word Aconitum comes from the word akone, meaning rocky, which is the type of area where the aconite plant grows. Cured aconite preparations have a long history ... More
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This feature is for informational purposes only and should not be used to replace the care and information received from your healthcare provider. Please consult a healthcare professional with any health concerns you may have.
