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If holter monitor shows benign arrhythmias, should i still have an actual diagnosis of an arrhythmia even if they are benign?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

It depends who: you talk to, but yes, I would consider benign arrhythmias as an arrhythmia..

Answered 5/14/2016

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A member asked:

If holter monitor shows benign arrhythmias, should i still have an actual diagnosis of an arrhythmia even if they are benign?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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