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If one has an arrhythmia, does it mean his blood pressure if high?

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No: Arrhythmia means that the rhythm of the heart is irregular. High blood pressure can cause changes in the heart that can lead to arrhythmia. You can have one without the other.

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Answered 6/11/2013

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