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Restoring a normal heart rhythm: The pros and cons
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There are a few different treatment options for atrial fibrillation – one of them is medication to restore a normal heart rhythm. There are benefits and risks to this type of treatment. Talk to your doctor about what would work best for you.
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AFib, cardio, cardiac, tachy, fast, irregular, beat, rhythm, chest, palpitation, flutter, beta blocker, medicine, medication
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Rated on: 8/25/2019 3:01:00 AM
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