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Why does atrial fibrlillation not cause immediate death but ventrucular fibrillation does?
The atria are like the heart's "turbochargers"...even if they are fibrillating, blood will still trickle into the ventricles by gravity but a lot less than normal. The ventricles then contract normally, delivering less blood to the body (decreased cardiac output) giving the symptoms of cyanosis and dyspnoea.
If the ventricles are fibrillating, blood can't leave the heart in sufficient volumes to support life, simply put.
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What is more serious atrial or ventricular fibrilation?
Ventricular fibrillation is more serious than atrial fibrillation because it can lead to cardiac arrest and sudden death if not treated immediately. Atrial fibrillation, while still a serious condition, is generally less life-threatening than ventricular fibrillation.
What is an atrial fibrillation?
An atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia which involves the upper two chambers of the heart.
What is Albanian word for atrial fibrillation?
as simple as: "Fibrilacion Atrial"
Can sepsis lead to the development of atrial fibrillation?
Yes, sepsis can lead to the development of atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heartbeat.
Which would produce the most life-threatening condition atrial flutter ventricular flutter atrial fibrillation or ventricular fibrillation?
Ventricular fibrillation, since this pumps blood to the rest of the body.
Where can one find information about atrial fibrillation surgery?
One can find information about Atrial Fibrillation surgery on a number of webpages. StopAfib, Medifocus, and Mayo Clinic are few examples of websites where one can find information about Atrial Fibrillation surgery.
What is an atrial?
An atrial fibrillation is a cardiac arrhythmia which involves the upper two chambers of the heart.
What has the author Francis D Murgatroyd written?
Francis D. Murgatroyd has written: 'Atrial fibrillation for the clinician' -- subject(s): Atrial Fibrillation, Physiopathology, Therapy
What are the major types of arrhythmia?
Atrial Fibrillation, Ventricular tachycardia, Ventricular fibrillation, Supraventricular tachycardia
Implanted treatment to control atrial fibrillation?
Pacemaker:))
How is the QRS complex described in atrial fibrillation?
In atrial fibrillation, the QRS complex is typically described as normal, but irregularly spaced due to the irregular heartbeat caused by the condition.
Should emergency defibrillators be used on patients suffering atrial fibrillation attacks?
If patients with atrial fibrillation experience rapid heart rate (rapid ventricular response) and are hemodynamically unstable (hypotension, altered mental status) then electrical cardioversion is appropriate. Defibrillation is never utilized in atrial fibrillation.
