Overview
Ventricular fibrillation is a chaotic ventricular rhythm that is not compatible with haemodynamic stability.
Diagnosis
ECG Findings
- Irregular, rapid, chaotic electrical activity without P waves, QRS complexes or T waves.
Pathogenesis
Causes of Ventricular Fibrillation
- Myocardial infarction
- Cardiomyopathy
- Pulmonary embolism
- Cardiac tamponade
- Severe electrolyte disturbance
- Cardiotoxic medications
- Environmental - electrocution, drowning, hypothermia
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