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AAMA CMA Practice Question

A medical assistant is reviewing a provider's order for an electrocardiogram (EKG) for a patient experiencing palpitations. Which of the following statements best describes the underlying cause of a cardiac arrhythmia?

  • A blockage within the coronary arteries.

  • A failure of the heart valves to close completely.

  • A disturbance in the heart's electrical conduction system.

  • An infection of the pericardial sac surrounding the heart.

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