That night she experienced a sudden health issue and went into emergency surgery.

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And that's why the federal government provided General Motors and Chrysler with emergency loans to prevent their sudden collapse at the end of last year -- only on the condition that they would develop plans to restructure.

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Last year, an A330-303 was forced to make an emergency landing in Australia after a sudden change in altitude injured 74 passengers.

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So, if you develop sudden onset of palpitations or an irregular heartbeat, you should seek treatment in the nearest emergency department.

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