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What causes Arrhythmias?

An arrhythmia can be caused by:

The heart's natural pacemaker (SA node) developing an abnormal rate or rhythm
The normal conduction pathway being interrupted
Another part of the heart taking over as pacemaker

Conduction Pathways of the Heart

Arrhythmias

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