The first 5 minutes after cardiac arrest is the clinical phase. In this phase ventricular fibrillation is the main electrical activity. The treatment of choice is defibrillation followed by chest compression cardiac resuscitation (CCCR).
About the author: Dr K K Aggarwal is Padmashri and Dr B C Roy National Awardee, President Heart Care Foundation of India, Dean Board of Medical Education Moolchand Medcity, Sr. Physician & Cardiologist, Visiting professor Clinical Research DIPSAR, Past President Delhi Medical Association, Past Academic and Research Wing Head IMA, Chairman Ethics Committee Delhi Medical Council.
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