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Does Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) limit your life?

Name: Does Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) limit your life?
Uploaded: 2013-04-22T00:00:00+00:00

Dr. Garcia will discuss atrial fibrillation or "heart flutter" and address what causes it, symptoms, how it is diagnosed and the latest treatment options available at Penn Medicine.

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April 22, 2013

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