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What medications are used for ventricular fibrillation?
Questioner:Noah Johnson 2018-04-06 10:00:21
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Sophia Moore——Studied at University of Oxford, Lives in Oxford, UK
As a medical professional with expertise in cardiology, I can provide you with information on the medications used to treat ventricular fibrillation (VF). Ventricular fibrillation is a life-threatening condition that requires immediate medical attention. The primary treatment for VF is not medication but rather electrical defibrillation to restore a normal heart rhythm. However, certain medications may be used in conjunction with defibrillation or in specific situations.
The
red word in my response indicates the primary medication used for treating VF.
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Ethan Cook——Works at the International Labour Organization, Lives in Geneva, Switzerland.
In acute ventricular fibrillation (VF), drugs (
eg,
vasopressin,
epinephrine,
amiodarone) are used after 3 defibrillation attempts are performed to restore normal rhythm.
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