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Journal of Medical Case Reports
Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports 1/2007

Open Access 01-12-2007 | Case report

The "incidental" episode of ventricular fibrillation: a case report

Author: Fahim H Jafary

Published in: Journal of Medical Case Reports | Issue 1/2007

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Abstract

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.
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Metadata
Title
The "incidental" episode of ventricular fibrillation: a case report
Author
Fahim H Jafary
Publication date
01-12-2007
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Journal of Medical Case Reports / Issue 1/2007
Electronic ISSN: 1752-1947
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1752-1947-1-72

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