Ventricular Fibrillation Flashcards

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AETIOLOGY: VF

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  • Ischameic Heart Disease/MI
  • Coronary Artery Disease
  • Arrhythmias (adminsteration of anti-arrhythmics)
  • Hypoxia
  • Haemorrhage
  • Electrical shock
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CLINICAL FEATURES: VF

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  • Syncope
  • Cardiac Arrest
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INVESTIGATIONS: VF

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ECG

  • Non-synchronised waveform
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MANAGEMENT: VF

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  • DC cardioversion
  • Anti-arrhythmics
  • IV magnesium
  • Cardiac pacing
  • Implanted cardiac defibrillator
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