Determinants of successful defibrillation
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BRIEF REVIEW Determinants of successful defibrillation
Ventricular defibrillation by electric counter shock is the definitive treatment for cardiac arrest due to ventricular fibrillation (VF). Ventricular defibrillation is the fundamental cornerstone to a successful outcome. As most deaths from VF occur out of hospital, often in patients without pre-existent recognised cardiac disease, the major public health issue remains the widespread applicatio...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Heart
سال: 1998
ISSN: 1355-6037
DOI: 10.1136/hrt.80.4.405