Ventricular fibrillation history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
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
The following symptoms may occur within minutes to 1 hour before the collapse:[1][2]
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.