EasyHealsAbout Defibrillation
Defibrillation is a medical procedure that uses a controlled electric shock to restore a normal heartbeat in someone experiencing a life-threatening irregular heart rhythm or cardiac arrest. It helps the heart reset and beat effectively.
Causes / Typical Use Case
Sudden cardiac arrestventricular fibrillationpulseless ventricular tachycardiasevere heart rhythm disturbances.
Next Steps
After defibrillation, patients are closely monitored in the hospital, often in an ICU, to assess heart function and prevent recurrence. Further tests and treatments, like medication or pacemaker implantation, may be recommended based on the underlying cause.