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Ventricular Fibrillation Is a Sign of Life
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Ventricular Fibrillation Is a Sign of Life

Nabil Dib, Raphael Martins and Erwan Flécher
Revista brasileira de cirurgia cardiovascular, Vol.38(6), p.e20210428
01/01/2023
PMID: 37801624

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Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a deadly rhythm problem. With asystole, it represents one of the most extreme emergencies that may engage vital prognosis within only few minutes if appropriated treatment is not instituted. It is learned in all medical schools worldwide that VF is not compatible with consciousness and sustained life. Moreover, at 37°C, and without restauration of cardiac flow, VF may be responsible for severe and most often irreversible brain damage after 3 minutes.
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