sentence: Ventricular fibrillation is a medical emergency.
sentences_before: The heart is unable to pump blood around the body properly, and ventricular fibrillation can cause tachycardia and hypoxia.
sentences_after: If it is allowed to continue for more than a few seconds, the blood will stop circulating, which is what causes the loss of a pulse and respiration, and the person will die.
concept_name: ventricular fibrillation
headings: Ventricular fibrillation
categories: Cardiology Medical emergencies