How many people suffer from arrhythmias?

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Updated: July 28, 2010

How many people suffer from arrhythmias?

An estimated 4 million Americans suffer from cardiac arrhythmias. However, due to difficulties in diagnosis and an inefficient referral system, only about 3% of these patients are seen each year for electrophysiology studies.

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