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Heart Arrhythmia Quiz

How much do you know about heart arrhythmias?

People always feel palpitations (the sensation of the heart beating) when they have abnormal heart rhythms.

True

False
All bradycardias are abnormal.

True

False
All arrhythmias can be diagnosed by an electrocardiogram performed in your doctor's office.

True

False
If you have an arrhythmia, you will always need to take medication to control the condition.

True

False
Reducing stress can help you control some forms of arrhythmia.

True

False

Reviewed by Matthew Hoffman, MD on October 28, 2008

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SOURCES: Arrhythmias, An online guide by The American Heart Association. Accessed June 25, 2003.

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