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What sort of problem is an abnormal heart rhythm?
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Arrhythmia: An abnormal rhythm of the heart which can be detected by listening, checking pulse, doing ekg or imaging. There can be many causes and effects. I will share this with cardiologists for additional information.
Answered 9/30/2020
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Arrhythmias common: Many factors can affect your heart's rhythm, such as having had a heart attack, blood chemistry imbalances or abnormal hormone levels. Some abnormal heart rhythm, increases the risk of stroke five-fold and is responsible for part of all strokes caused by blood clots.
Answered 11/22/2016
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