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heart rhythm facts & stats

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Electrophysiology Key Facts
Electrophysiology is the fastest growing of all the cardiovascular disciplines
Arrhythmia Key Facts
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the major risk factors for stroke
Heart Disease Key Facts
Death rates for men from heart disease were 49 percent higher than for women
Devices Key Facts
Many studies show that ICDs are effective to reduce mortality
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Key Facts
SCA kills 1,000 people a day or one person every two minutes
Arrythmias Overview
Heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) are problems that affect the electrical...
Arrhythmias Prevention
Treat or, when possible, eliminate risk factors that may lead to...
Warning Signs/Symptoms
Some arrhythmias don't cause any symptoms. Others announce...
Glossary of Terms
Need to find the definition of a term? Check out our glossary
 
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