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In the 24hrs before a heart catheter i was given 7catapress, 2lopressor, lisinoprill, lasix, (furosemide) potassium, could this induce vfib?
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Myocardial ischemia: Ventricular fibrillation is a heart rhythm problem that occurs when the heart beats with rapid, erratic electrical impulses, making it is unable to pump efficiently. It is usually associated with myocardial ischemia ( heart attack).
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