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electrical storm Cardiology A cardiac event defined as multiple recurrent episodes of ventricular fibrillation, or hemodynamically destabilizing ventricular tachycardia, with a very poor prognosis; ES is most common in older men with CAD,
often in a background of acute MI or heart surgery Management Most antiarrhythmics are ineffective in ESs; amiodarone may be effective. See Ventricular arrhythmia Public health See Lightning. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| These recently authenticated apparitions are sprites, natural phenomena that occur at 5 to 10 times the altitude of the cloud tops, high above electric storms. While the surgery succeeded in quelling the electric storms in her head, it also drained her of the ability to perceive signs of fear and anger in others' voices, a new study finds. |
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