Ventricular fibrillation

Ventricular fibrillation - Symptoms

What are the symptoms of ventricular fibrillation?

The main symptom of ventricular fibrillation is losing consciousness and sudden cardiac arrest.

Another early sign of symptom is ventricular tachycardia, a very rapid, but regular heartbeat of 100 beats or more a minute occurring in the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. If ventricular tachycardia is left untreated, it can lead to ventricular fibrillation. Patient with ventricular tachycardia may feel palpitations, chest discomfort/pain, shortness of breath or giddiness.

When should you seek emergency medical care for ventricular fibrillation?

Seek immediate medical help if heart palpitations are accompanied by the following symptoms:

Severe chest pain
Shortness of breath
Unusual sweating
Loss of consciousness

It is also important to consult a doctor without delay if you have pre-existing heart conditions or a family history of sudden death.

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Cardiology,

Electrophysiology ＆ Pacing,

Abnormal Heart Rhythm/Arrhythmia,

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy,

Sudden Cardiac Arrest,

Tachycardia

Article contributed by Department of Cardiology, National Heart Centre Singapore

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