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Aleteo auricular

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El ritmo lub-dub familiar del corazón es muy organizado. Está controlado por un sistema eléctrico incorporado. Pero algunas cosas pueden hacer que el sistema eléctrico colapse. Y eso puede causar una afección llamada aleteo auricular.

Author: Metzger, Geri K

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