[Severe cardiac arrhythmias].

Cardiac arrhythmias are a common cause of admission in the emergency department. Among these, atrio-ventricular conductive disorders and malignant ventricular arrhythmias are among the most severe, requiring prompt and appropriate management to ensure the best prognosis. Knowledge of the pathophysiology and etiology causing these arrhythmias is mandatory in order to understand its management, acute and chronic, and to facilitate the dialogue between emergency physicians and cardiologists.