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... T wave deflection should be in the same direction as the QRS complex in at least 5 of the 6 limb leads normally rounded and asymmetrical, with a more gradual ascent than descent should be upright in leads V2 - V6, inverted in aVR amplitude of at least 0.2 mV in leads V3 and V4 and at least 0.1 mV in ...
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... A B S T R A a . Previous studies have suggested that the atrioventricular nodal functional refractory period in the neonate is equal to or shorter than that of the ventricle, providing little or no protection to the ventricle against rapid atrial rates and allowing closely coupled atrial beats to fa ...
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... hospitalizations an increased occurrence of atrial fibrillation in the presence of ventricular desynchronization due to RV pacing has also been observed.5 In the DAVID-trial which included a total of 506 patients with implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) dualchamber pacing was associated wit ...
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Ventricular fibrillation



Ventricular fibrillation (V-fib or VF) is a condition in which there is uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of the ventricles in the heart, making them quiver rather than contract properly. Ventricular fibrillation is the most commonly identified arrhythmia in cardiac arrest patients. While there is some activity, the lay person is usually unable to detect it by palpating (feeling) the major pulse points of the carotid and femoral arteries. Such an arrhythmia is only confirmed by electrocardiography. Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency that requires prompt Advanced Life Support interventions. If this arrhythmia continues for more than a few seconds, it will likely degenerate further into asystole (""flatline""). This condition results in cardiogenic shock and cessation of effective blood circulation. As a consequence, sudden cardiac death (SCD) will result in a matter of minutes. If the patient is not revived after a sufficient period (within roughly 5 minutes at room temperature), the patient could sustain irreversible brain damage and possibly become brain-dead, due to the effects of cerebral hypoxia. On the other hand, death often occurs if sinus rhythm is not restored within 90 seconds of the onset of VF, especially if it has degenerated further into asystole.
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