Which of the following is an example of a peri-arrest condition?
A) Ventricular tachycardia and a systolic blood pressure of 60 mm Hg
B) Sinus tachycardia secondary to fever and a mild infection
C) Ventricular fibrillation that has persisted for 6 minutes
D) Bradycardia in the absence of chest pain or other symptoms
Answer: A) Ventricular tachycardia and a systolic blood pressure of 60 mm Hg
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