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Are the symptoms of ventricular fibrillation continuous or they just induce intermittent arrhythmia for a short time (one day) yet repeatedly ?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

V. fibrillation : Ventricular fibrillation is usually fatal. Not sure if you meant to ask about some other arrhythmia. Write back if you did.

Answered 4/15/2021

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