Clinical Diagnosis · Cardiovascular System · Easy
Fibrillation
Meaning: Rapid, chaotic and uncoordinated quivering of heart muscle, as seen in the atria or ventricles.
In practice: Atrial fibrillation was picked up on his ECG during a routine pre-operative assessment.
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