Causes of Ventricular fibrillation

Cause of Ventricular fibrillation: Ineffective contractions or quivering of the lower heart chambers (ventricles) leading to no effective heart activity.

Underlying condition causes of Ventricular fibrillation: The list of possible underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Ventricular fibrillation) mentioned in various sources as possible causes of Ventricular fibrillation includes:

• Heart attack
• Heart muscle disorders
• Electrocution
• Drowning

Ventricular fibrillation as a complication: Other conditions that might have Ventricular fibrillation as a complication might be potential underlying causes of Ventricular fibrillation. The list of conditions listing Ventricular fibrillation as a complication in our database includes:

• Heart attack

Related information for causes of Ventricular fibrillation: Further relevant information on causes of Ventricular fibrillation may be found in the risk factors for Ventricular fibrillation and underlying causes of Ventricular fibrillation.
Last revision: June 24, 2003

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