Abstract
The threshold for electrically induced ventricular fibrillation was determined in anesthetized open-chest dogs, before and after blockade of atrioventricular (A-V) conduction. Without exception, the threshold was significantly elevated after creation of the block. The precise mechanism of this effect is not known at this time. However, it is apparent that when ventricular fibrillation thresholds are being determined, the functional status of A-V conduction should be established and maintained throughout the study.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1079-1081 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1983 |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Physiology
- Pharmacology
- Physiology (medical)
PubMed: MeSH publication types
- Journal Article
- Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't