Cardiac Arrhythmia
A reader asks health experts at CNN how to tell when an acute cardiac arrhythmia is becoming life-threatening. Dr. Otis Brawley responds with information on the types of cardiac arrhythmias, their causes, and how they are diagnosed and treated. He also urges anyone who feels they are having cardiac arrhythmia to seek medical attention immediately.
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Arrhythmia Patient Guide
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Heart Arrhythmia
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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Scientists find clues to arrhythmia, sudden death link
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Heart Arrhythmia Linked to Alzheimer's
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