Which disorganized ECG pattern is recognized as the most fatal of all arrhythmias?
a. Ventricular fibrillation
b. Premature ventricular beats
c. Atrial fibrillation
d. Ventricular tachycardia (VT)
A
Ventricular fibrillation is a disorganized pattern of totally ineffective contractions and no cardiac output. This is a medical emergency and, if not corrected, is fatal.
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