A Patient with No Predisposing Risk Factors Develops Ventricular Fibrillation

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient with no predisposing risk factors develops ventricular fibrillation.For which health problem should the patient be evaluated?

• A) Hypercortisolism
• B) Pheochromocytoma
• C) Hyperaldosteronism
• D) Cushing's syndrome

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