Pulseless electrical activity overview

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

Overview

Pulseless electrical activity is defined as the absence of a pulse or cardiac contractility despite the presence of electrocardiographic activity. The most common causes are respiratory failure and hypovolemia.