The "incidental" episode of ventricular fibrillation: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation (VF) carry important prognostic implications, especially in the post myocardial infarction period. However, artifact on the electrocardiographic tracing can mimic VF particularly on routinely record...
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doaj-d8d7d84298ac4a82af36875ed0f998142020-11-24T21:13:30ZengBMCJournal of Medical Case Reports1752-19472007-08-01117210.1186/1752-1947-1-72The "incidental" episode of ventricular fibrillation: a case reportJafary Fahim H<p>Abstract</p> <p>Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation (VF) carry important prognostic implications, especially in the post myocardial infarction period. However, artifact on the electrocardiographic tracing can mimic VF particularly on routinely recorded rhythm strips in hospitals. Such misinterpretation can lead to expensive (and potentially risky) diagnostic and therapeutic steps. We report on such a case and highlight the need for careful inspection of the tracing.</p> http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/1/1/72 |
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation (VF) carry important prognostic implications, especially in the post myocardial infarction period. However, artifact on the electrocardiographic tracing can mimic VF particularly on routinely recorded rhythm strips in hospitals. Such misinterpretation can lead to expensive (and potentially risky) diagnostic and therapeutic steps. We report on such a case and highlight the need for careful inspection of the tracing.</p> |
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