Article updated and reviewed by Neil Siecke, MD, Clinical Insturctor, UCSD Division of Cardiology. Editorial review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network on August 8, 2005.
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
VF; Fibrillation - ventricular Definition Ventricular fibrillation (VF) is a severely abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that can be... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Atrial Fibrillation
Objectives of Treatment of Atrial FibrillationThe overall focus of care for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) is the prevention of complications... Read more »
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Atrial Fibrillation
What is Atrial Fibrillation?The heart is a muscle that functions as a double-sided pump and consists of four chambers. The two upper chambers are... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Premature ventricular contractions (PVCs) are early or extra heartbeats that commonly occur and are usually harmless in normal hearts, but can cause... Read more »
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a particular type of heartbeat (arrhythmia) characterized by an extremely fast irregular rhythm.When at rest, the healthy... Read more »