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defibrillation - Definition: (Source: MedicineNet)

Defibrillation: The use of a carefully controlled electric shock, administered either through a device on the exterior of the chest wall or directly to the exposed heart muscle, to restart or normalize heart rhythms. ...
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Further Reading on defibrillation
  • Change in Heartbeat - Topic Overview ( WebMD )
    Your heart normally beats in a regular rhythm and rate that is just right for the work your body is ...medical treatment is needed, such as medicines and electrical shock ( defibrillation ). When you...
  • Stroke Guide - Treatment Overview ( WebMD )
    The sooner stroke treatment starts, the better. Get the facts about the treatment of stroke...use of an electrical shock to stop a fatal abnormal heart rhythm ( defibrillation ), intubation (placement...
  • Heart Disease: Procedures & Surgeries ( WebMD )
    Heart Disease: Procedures & Surgeries...compares and contrasts the two approaches. Heart Valve Surgery and Valvuloplasty Like defibrillation , cardioversion uses an electric shock to restore proper...
  • Atrial Flutter ( WebMD )
    Atrial flutter is an abnormality in the beating of the heart...the emergency department will decrease your heart rate rapidly with IV medications or electrical shock ( defibrillation ). If you have no...
  • Electrical cardioversion ( defibrillation ) for a fast heart rate ( WebMD )
    Electrical cardioversion is a procedure in which a brief electric shock is given to the heart to reset the heart rhythm back to ...September 17, 2008 Electrical cardioversion ( defibrillation ) for a...


  • Heart Rhythm Disorders ( WebMD )
    When something goes wrong with the heart’s electrical system, the heart does not beat regularly...and needs immediate medical attention, possibly electrical shock or defibrillation . Ventricular...
  • Cardiac Enzyme Studies ( WebMD )
    Cardiac enzyme studies measure the levels of the enzymes troponin ( TnI , TnT ) and creatine ...Emergency measures to treat heart problems, such as CPR, cardioversion, or defibrillation . Medicines,

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