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What Causes Ventricular Fibrillation?

My classmate collapsed during a baseball practice a month ago and it was said that he has Ventricular Fibrilation (not sure if spelling is correct) he was sedated for a few days, and he s been awake. he has been in the hospital well over a month now. I m just curious, he can t speak yet, he has a hard time moving, and i m really worried. whats going on?
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms could be related to brain hypoxia ( low blood flow perfusion to the brain) during the episode of ventricular fibrillation. For this reason, a long period of recovery is needed. A brain MRI is necessary too.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Ventricular Fibrillation?

Hello, Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms could be related to brain hypoxia ( low blood flow perfusion to the brain) during the episode of ventricular fibrillation. For this reason, a long period of recovery is needed. A brain MRI is necessary too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist