Defibrillator Electrophysiology

Defibrillator electrophysiology refers to how defibrillators work to restore a normal heartbeat in people experiencing life-threatening heart rhythms, like ventricular fibrillation. These medical devices deliver a controlled electric shock to the heart, which can reset its electrical activity. The shock interrupts the chaotic electrical signals causing the arrhythmia, allowing the heart’s natural pacemaker to regain control and restore a regular rhythm. Understanding the underlying electrical activities of the heart helps in the design and function of defibrillators, making them critical tools in emergency medicine and cardiac care.