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Definition of Ventricular arrhythmias

Ventricular arrhythmias: Abnormal rapid heart rhythms (arrhythmias) that originate in the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles). Ventricular arrhythmias include ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. Both are life threatening arrhythmias most commonly associated with heart attacks or scarring of the heart muscle from previous heart attack.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 6/14/2012

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