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Ep. 47 | The Tell-Tale Heartbeat

2024/8/27
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A fit runner, Maureen, experiences two fainting episodes during her runs, raising concerns about her health. She consults her aunt, a doctor, who suspects an irregular heartbeat and advises Maureen to seek medical attention. Maureen agrees to see a doctor, worried about the implications for her active lifestyle.
  • Maureen, a 27-year-old fit runner, faints twice during runs.
  • Her aunt, a doctor, suspects an irregular heartbeat.
  • Untreated irregular heartbeats can cause permanent damage, strokes, or even death.

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An avid runner is out for a routine jog when she suddenly feels dizzy and faints, dropping right in her tracks. Years later, it happens again and doctors warn that she has a serious problem. If she can’t stop it, she’s in danger of passing out and never waking up.

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