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In er for asthma while on monitor they said i had a short run of ventricular fibrillation it stooped felt flutter in chest. ovrnight no more. worry?

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Yes: If they really meant ventricular fibrillation, it can be fatal and will strongly recomend you to see a cardiologist for further evaluation with stress test and echocardiogram.

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Answered 9/28/2016

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