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Which type of ventricular fibrillation is not dangerous or life-threatening?

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Dr. Douglas Arenberg answered

Specializes in Pulmonary Critical Care

Ventricular fib: V-fib is not compatible with life. It is a medical emergency. Atrial fibrillation can be be tolerated for years, but it is a cause of strokes and if you have heart failure, a. Fib. Can make worse.

Answered 6/17/2013

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