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Results 1 - 10 of 18 for Muscle fibrillation
  1. Cardiogenic shock 
    ... at all Breaking open (rupture) of the heart muscle due to damage from the heart attack Dangerous heart rhythms, such as ventricular tachycardia , ventricular fibrillation , or supraventricular tachycardia Pressure on the heart due ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000185.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Ventricular fibrillation 
    ... can lead to fainting (syncope) or cardiac arrest. Fibrillation is an uncontrolled twitching or quivering of muscle fibers (fibrils). When it occurs in the lower ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007200.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Implantable cardioverter defibrillator - discharge 
    An implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) is a device that detects a life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat. If it occurs, the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000108.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Mitral valve regurgitation 
    ... with high blood pressure or a weakened heart muscle may be given ... Medicines that help control uneven or abnormal heartbeats ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000176.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter 
    Atrial fibrillation (Afib) and atrial flutter are common types of abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmias) which affect the upper chambers ( ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000184.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Arrhythmias 
    ... the body Heart attack, or a damaged heart muscle from a past ... flutter Atrioventricular nodal reentry tachycardia (AVNRT) Heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001101.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Aging changes in the heart and blood vessels 
    ... younger adult. Abnormal rhythms ( arrhythmias ), such as atrial ... muscle cells degenerate slightly. The valves inside the heart, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/004006.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Cardiac arrest 
    ... with the heart's electrical system, such as: Ventricular fibrillation (VF) -- When VF occurs, the lower chambers in ... this can put a strain on your heart's muscle and electrical system. Heart attack -- A prior heart ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007640.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Stroke - discharge 
    ... tasks Memory Moving one side of the body Muscle spasms Paying attention Sensation or awareness of one ... your caregiver can learn exercises to keep your muscles loose. Learn how to prevent pressure ulcers .
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000132.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Cardiac amyloidosis 
    Complications may include: Atrial fibrillation or ventricular ... to abnormal conduction of impulses through the heart muscle)
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000193.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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