• Question: Can a heart beat so fast that it kills you?

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      Asked by anon-290198 to Sonia on 24 Mar 2021.
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        Soneni Ndlovu answered on 16 Mar 2021:

        Yes it can in a condition known as ventricular fibrillation. This is rare and the heart beats very fast in a disorganised manner. If it happens and the person does not get treated quickly, they can pass out or even die.

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