What is a ventricular flutter?
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Charlotte Gonzalez
Studied at the University of Buenos Aires, Lives in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can provide you with an accurate description of ventricular flutter.
Ventricular flutter is a life-threatening cardiac emergency that is a type of ventricular tachyarrhythmia. It is characterized by rapid, irregular, and ineffective contractions of the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart. These contractions are too rapid and disorganized to effectively pump blood to the body, leading to a lack of oxygen and nutrients to vital organs, and can result in sudden cardiac death if not treated immediately.
Ventricular flutter often occurs in the setting of heart disease, particularly after a heart attack (myocardial infarction), or in individuals with heart failure. It can also be caused by electrolyte imbalances, certain medications, or other medical conditions.
The treatment for ventricular flutter typically involves cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and the use of a defibrillator to attempt to restore a normal heart rhythm. Antiarrhythmic medications may also be administered to help regulate the heartbeat.
Works at Microsoft, Lives in Redmond, WA
Ventricular flutter is an arrhythmia, more specifically a tachycardia affecting the ventricles with a rate over 250-350 beats/min, and one of the most indiscernible. It is characterized on the ECG by a sinusoidal waveform without clear definition of the QRS and T waves.
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Ventricular flutter is an arrhythmia, more specifically a tachycardia affecting the ventricles with a rate over 250-350 beats/min, and one of the most indiscernible. It is characterized on the ECG by a sinusoidal waveform without clear definition of the QRS and T waves.
