Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Fibrillation (pronunciation: ven-TRIK-yoo-lar fib-rih-LAY-shun) is a life-threatening cardiac arrhythmia that requires immediate medical attention. It is characterized by rapid, irregular heartbeats that cause the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart, to quiver instead of pumping blood effectively.
Etymology
The term "Ventricular Fibrillation" is derived from the Latin words "ventriculus," meaning "little belly" or "cavity," and "fibrillatio," meaning "a quivering or fluttering."
Related Terms
- Cardiac Arrest: A sudden loss of blood flow resulting from the failure of the heart to pump effectively.
- Defibrillation: A treatment for life-threatening cardiac dysrhythmias and ventricular fibrillation.
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: An emergency procedure that combines chest compressions often with artificial ventilation.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ventricular Fibrillation
- Wikipedia's article - Ventricular Fibrillation
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