Ventricular Fibrillation, VF Flashcards
1
Q
VF
A
Life threatening
Commonly occurs in Hx of CVD
Chaotic ventricular electrical activity incompatible with a CO which therefore is a common cause of death
2
Q
ECG findings
A
No co-ordination
No QRS complexes
Irregular
3
Q
Management
A
Immediate DCCV
If unstable: RESUSCITATE: CPR, defibrillation
ICD
4
Q
Brugada Syndrome
A
As a result of VF
ST elevation in precordial leads V1-V3
