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My 85 yr old grandma's blood pressure cuff has been displaying a blinking icon indicating an irregular heart rhythm. could this be an emergency?
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Don't ignore it: Any untreated irregular heart need urgent investigation and appropriate treatments , take her to her doctor for examination .Add note atrial fibrillation , could be converted or treated with medication , not the condition you have to buy defoliator , follow her md advise ; treatment.
Answered 12/11/2013
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