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Originally Posted by Flabbibulin
Once again, I guess the distinction between an atrial and ventricular episode is important. During a case of atrial tach or fib, I believe blood is still being efficiently pumped, thus not typically a medical emergency requiring immediate shock- although many people may be shocked at a later point if other methods dont return the individual to a normal rhythm. A ventricular episode of both of those are absolutely emergencies and require an immediate shock and return to a normal sinus rhythm. All that said, I believe you can still pass out from episodes of atrial arrhythmia.
For those thinking the convo is getting a little bit carried away, probably true, but I guess my point is there are different types of arrhythmia, and an episode of A fib or so would have a considerably better outcome for Bouwmeester. The use of the AED suggests it wasnt.
Edit- im quoting you deluxemoustache, but guessing you probably know all this
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Thanks. I have some reasonable knowledge based on, well, what I have been able to learn, but there are people here who obviously have additional knowledge and I am grateful for the opportunity to learn more
(And certainly if I have misunderstandings or assumptions that are pointing the wrong way, glad to get a better handle)