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I was wondering what are some of the diseases or disorders that affect the heart?
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Many: Many. Most common is ischemic heart disease or plaque buildup in the arteries to the heart. Rhythm problems that are common are atrial fibrillation, esp in older patients. Hope this helps.
Answered 1/5/2014
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