Overview

Normal Rhythms

Atrial Arrhythmias

Conduction Disturbances

Ventricular Arrhymias

Miscellaneous Rhythms

Ventricular Fibrillation

Description

Ventricular fibrillation (much different that atrial fibrillation) is an ominous rhythm in which there is no clear distinction between the various EKG complexes (P wave, QRS, T wave) and there are no effective cardiac contractions. The result is no cardiac output (blood flow) and no blood pressure. Immediate emergency medical attention is required.