Glossary

Cardiac arrhythmia

Cardiac arrhythmia

Herzrhythmusstörung·Also: Arrhythmie

A cardiac arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat that is too fast or too slow. Some forms are harmless, while others can impair the circulation and require treatment.

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