Question 1

is ventricular fibrillation a problem inside the heart muscle?

Accepted Answer

Electrical...: Ventricular fibrillation is an electrical problem that causes the heart to quiver so it cannot pump blood. Since there is no blood flow, the patient is clinically dead and the heart needs to be shocked, hopefully back into a normal rhythmn.

Question 2

visible muscle twitcing calves/body could it be als? i'm 28 f. with high fibrillation on my emg in feb. mod/high ck. no infl twitching is new. scared

Accepted Answer

ALS is rare: if you have fasciculation of the tonge and additional upper motor neuron findins ( abnormal reflexes, spasticity, upgoing toes the index of suspicion for ALS is raised. More common causes of muscle fasciulation include,electrolyte disturbances, over exertion, and thyroid disease. Best of health. When in doubt see a neurologist who specializes in ALS

Question 3

started as back pain then gradually all muscles pain with fibrillation mri for l4 l5 mri,mra,mrv for brain cpk 69.emg&ncs cmap all nrml afraid of ms?

Accepted Answer

May not be MS: I would not normally think of pain as the first symptom of MS.  If you have had a normal MRI of the brain, that would really be evidence against MS.

What about blood electrolytes, such as potassium and phosphorus?  What about your strength?  Is that normal?

Question 4

28 caucasian female. high ck 200-800. muscle pain legs arm back for 6 months.  sed rate normal 7. ana negative. emg prom fibrillation. possible diag?

Accepted Answer

?MYOSITIS?: Your information is helpful, but we would do better with more information and either a concierge visit or a box index consult.  You most likely have a muscle disorder, based on part of the profile, but some acute nerve disorders could be another consideration.

Question 5

i think i've been taking too much levothyroxine. how long will it take for symptoms to subside if the dose is lowered? the symptoms: intestinal upsets, weight loss, sore muscles (especially in the legs), atrial fibrillation, etc. blood tests coming?

Accepted Answer

Too much levothryoxi: It will depend on how high your levels were.  Await blood tests. A fib is a serious complication of too much is you did not have it before.  Tell you team.

Question 6

can the flow rate on a iv line cause atrial fribulation, which in turn weaken the heart  muscle, create clots and flood the lungs.

Accepted Answer

IV fluid: Fluid is given through an "IV" (a little tube inserted into a vein) for many reasons: to treat dehydration, to give medicines, &amp; to maintain fluid balance when patients aren't drinking. In some patients if too much fluid is given too quickly it can cause problems including with the lungs. For a detailed review of a particular patient problem, ask a doctor through an inbox consult on HealthTap.

Question 7

how long does ventricular fibrillation last?

Accepted Answer

Ventricular or Atria: Fibrillation is a random chaiotic electrical pattern.  Atrial fibrillation is common an some older adults live in continuous a-fib and feel ok while on medications that slow the ventricular response to the atrial rate.
Ventricular fibrillation is not tolerated, meaning someone having true ventricular fibrillation will loose consciousness in seconds.  True vf is life threatening in seconds.

Question 8

what are the tests for ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Immediate ECG: Ventricular fibrillation is a potentially fatal heart arrhythmia which if not reversed back to a normal rhythm, can cause permanent stoppage of the heart. It always causes patients to lose conciousness and cause cardiovascular collapse. These patients need to have immediate confirmation of their rhythm disturbance and be defibrillated immediately to prevent death.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of ventricular fibrillation?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac arrest: Ventricular fibrillation is a fatal arrhythmia that results in death unless reversed with defibrillation. The main symptoms are cardiovascular collapse with absence of blood pressure, pulselessness, and total unresponsiveness to any stimuli.

Question 10

what kind of ventricular fibrillation is not dangerous?

Accepted Answer

None: Ventricular fibrillation is a condition in which there is uncoordinated contraction of the cardiac muscle of the ventricles in the heart, making them quiver rather than contract properly. Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency and a commonly identified arrythmia in cardiac arrest patients. Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency that requires prompt emergency intervention.

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Is ventricular fibrillation a problem inside the heart muscle?

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Visible muscle twitcing calves/body could it be als? i'm 28 f. with high fibrillation on my emg in feb. mod/high ck. no infl twitching is new. scared

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Started as back pain then gradually all muscles pain with fibrillation mri for l4 l5 mri,mra,mrv for brain cpk 69.emg&ncs cmap all nrml afraid of ms?

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28 caucasian female. high ck 200-800. muscle pain legs arm back for 6 months. sed rate normal 7. ana negative. emg prom fibrillation. possible diag?

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I think i've been taking too much levothyroxine. how long will it take for symptoms to subside if the dose is lowered? the symptoms: intestinal upsets, weight loss, sore muscles (especially in the legs), atrial fibrillation, etc. blood tests coming?

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Can the flow rate on a iv line cause atrial fribulation, which in turn weaken the heart muscle, create clots and flood the lungs.

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How long does ventricular fibrillation last?

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What are the tests for ventricular fibrillation?

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What kind of ventricular fibrillation is not dangerous?

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