Ventricular Fibrillation treatment in Mexico City

Starting with the emergency context: ventricular fibrillation is a serious disturbance of heart rhythm in which the ventricles of the heart beat chaotically and stop pumping blood effectively. It is a situation that requires immediate attention.

Warning signs: sudden loss of consciousness, absence of a pulse, and sudden collapse.

When to seek care? It is a medical emergency; in the event of a sudden collapse with loss of consciousness, emergency care should be activated without delay.

Which specialist treats it? The cardiologist studies heart rhythm disorders, and in children the pediatric cardiologist. Knowing the signs and having cardiology follow-up when there is prior risk is key to heart health.