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6 Cards in this Set
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Arrhythmia
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A loss of the normal rhythm of the heart beat
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Atheroma
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A deposit of fatty plaque on or within the artery wall
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Atherosclerosis
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Hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to a build up of cholesterol plaque
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Atrial fibrillation
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Rapid irregular twitching of the muscular wall of the atria
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Automated external defibrillator
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Electronic equipment that externally shocks the the heart to restore a normal cardiac rhythm
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Beta-blocker
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Meds given to reduce the workload of the heart by slowing the heartbeat
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