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Restless sleep associated with heart rhythm problems

Study links insomnia, other shut-eye problems to atrial fibrillation

UNEASY Zs Disturbances in sleep are associated with increased odds of heart rhythm disturbances, even when breathing stays normal.

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November 15, 2016 at 6:00 pm

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