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67. Why Did This 60-Year-Old Man Collapse at the Supermarket?

Freakonomics, M.D.

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What's Your Final Diagnosis?

The patient was living alone and not going out too much, somewhat isolated. Social isolation may have found its way into an abnormal or unusual diet. He might be ingesting excess black licorice that has led to a low potassium level leading to this cardiac arrhythmia.

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