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Ventricular Fibrillation Is a Sign of Life

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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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hal-04284070 , version 1 (14-11-2023)

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Nabil Dib, Raphaël Martins, Erwan Flécher. Ventricular Fibrillation Is a Sign of Life. Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 2023, 38 (6), pp.e20210428. ⟨10.21470/1678-9741-2021-0428⟩. ⟨hal-04284070⟩
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