Ventricular Fibrillation

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Also known as:  Fibrillation;  Ventricular Arrhythmia;  Ventricular Tachycardia;  VF

 

Description

Ventricular Fibrillation involves very rapid, irregular contractions of the ventricular Muscle of the Heart that cause Blood Circulation to stop immediately.

 

Prevalence

 Up to 80% of sudden deaths are due to Ventricular Fibrillation.  It is the most common cause of fatal Arrhythmia.  Normal Heart rhythm must be restored within a few minutes of the onset of Ventricular Fibrillation in order to prevent death.

 

Medical Treatment of Ventricular Fibrillation

First Aid

 In the first instance, Ventricular Fibrillation is usually treated with electrical shock or thumping the chest.

 

These Substances may Help to Prevent Ventricular Fibrillation

Alkaloids

 Capsaicin may prevent and alleviate Ventricular Fibrillation. 

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