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Greta Is Experiencing an Irregular Heartbeat

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Greta is experiencing an irregular heartbeat.When it persists,it prevents her heart from pumping enough blood and she faints.Greta has


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Memantine

A medication primarily used in the management of Alzheimer's disease by acting on the glutamatergic system.

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