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What are the dangers of cardio arrhythmia and congestive heart failure?

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Death: The most severe danger is death. Let your cardiologist guide you down this rocky path to safety.

Dr Barton agreed

Answered 6/14/2014

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Sudden cardiac death: Sudden cardiac death can occur due to an arrhythmia if one has a weakened heart muscle. That is why evaluation for defibrillators are always done fo this patient population.

Answered 2/17/2014

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