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RFK Jr. Treated for Irregular Heartbeat

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From Times Wire Reports

Environmental lawyer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was hospitalized overnight for an irregular heartbeat, a spokeswoman said.

Kennedy, 47, was released from Swedish Medical Center on Wednesday morning, said hospital spokeswoman Melissa Tizon. He was in Seattle for a speech.

The hospital said Kennedy was admitted with a condition known as atrial fibrillation, which can occur in otherwise healthy adults. The condition can lead to a stroke. Symptoms include fatigue and dizziness.

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His heartbeat was restored to normal and he was released in good condition, the hospital said.

Kennedy, son of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, is co-director of the Environmental Law Project at Pace University in White Plains, N.Y.

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