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Arrhythmia

From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com

Updated: March 09, 2008

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Definition: Arrhythmia is an abnormal heart beat. More technically, the conduction of electrical impulses across the heart is abnormal, which causes the contractions of the heart to occur in an abnormal, and sometimes erratic way.
Also Known As: skipped beat, irregular heart rhythm, palpitations
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