Ventricular fibrillation: basic concepts.
This brief overview serves as an introduction to the vast array of basic and clinical concepts that are pertinent to the basic understanding of ventricular fibrillation, its genesis, and its clinical management.
Fish
Frank A
FA
Division of Pediatric Cardiology, MCN D2220, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37232-2572, USA. frank.fish@vanderbilt.edu
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004554:Electric Countershock; D004837:Epinephrine / Q000502:physiology; D006325:Heart Atria / Q000503:physiopathology; D006329:Heart Conduction System / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D014693:Ventricular Fibrillation / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000628:therapy
D000889:Anti-Arrhythmia Agents; D004837:Epinephrine