Abstract: . . .  have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation . 1 Atrial fibrillation is the quivering of the top right chamber of the heart. It is characterized by a rapid and irregular beat that can cause serious complications, even death. If . . .
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. . .  CDC's Public Health Efforts: CDC currently funds health departments in 32 states and the District of Columbia to develop effective strategies to reduce the burden of cardiovascular diseases and related risk factors with an overarching emphasis on heart . . .
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