Which arrhythmia is most likely to cause immediate hemodynamic collapse?
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Correct answer: Ventricular fibrillation
Ventricular fibrillation produces chaotic ventricular activity without effective cardiac output. It rapidly leads to hemodynamic collapse and requires immediate defibrillation.
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