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ECG15 VR Vo A 20-year-old student complains of palpitations. Attacks occur about once per year. They start suddenly, his heart feels very fast and regular, and he quickly feels breathless and faint. The attacks stop suddenly after a few minutes. There are no abnormalities on examination, and this is his ECG. What would you do?

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A 20-year-old student complains of palpitations. Attacks occur about once per year. They start suddenly, his heart feels very fast and regular, and he quickly feels breathless and faint. The attacks stop suddenly after a few minutes. There are no abnormalities on examination, and this is his ECG. What would you do?
        
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ECG15 VR Vo A 20-year-old student complains of palpitations. Attacks occur about once per year. They start suddenly, his heart feels very fast and regular, and he quickly feels breathless and faint. The attacks stop suddenly after a few minutes. There are no abnormalities on examination, and this is his ECG. What would you do?
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