Ventricular Fibrillation

About- Ventricular fibrillation (VF) also called VFIB is a life-threatening heart rhythm disorder that results in a rapid, inadequate heartbeat.

Symptoms-
 Fainting or losing consciousness
 Chest pain
 Dizziness
 Nausea
 Rapid heartbeat (tachycardia)
 Shortness of breath

Causes-
The exact cause of
Ventricular fibrillation (VF) isn't always known. Factors that may increase the risk of this disease are-
 A problem in the electrical impulses travelling through the heart after a first heart attack
 Problems resulting from a scar in the heart's muscle tissue from a previous heart attack
 A previous episode of ventricular fibrillation
 A previous heart attack
 Congenital heart defect
 Heart muscle disease (cardiomyopathy)
 Injuries that cause damage to the heart muscle, such as electrocution
 Use of illegal drugs, such as cocaine or methamphetamine
 Significant electrolyte abnormalities, such as with potassium or magnesium  

Specialist to visit

 Cardiologist

 
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References-
https://www.healthline.com
https://www.mayoclinic.org
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.heart.org

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