competitions (since 1976 a total count of 29,300 km training distance). In preparation for each marathon he embarked upon a 12 week training period, with three 15 km runs a week and additional physical workout in a gym. While exercising for a marathon atop the Chinese wall in 2002 the patient underwent a special physical examination program at the University Hospital in Freiburg, Germany, Dept. for rehabilitation, prevention and sports medicine, showing no evidence of cardiac or pulmonary complications or hypertension. During a routine check up in August 2003 atrial fibrillation and perpetual arrhythmia was diagnosed by his local physician. He was sent to the University Hospital in Freiburg to undergo medical cardioversion with flecainide and anticoagulatory treatment with phenprocoumon, followed by ASS. After primary conversion with 4A surging Sen. Elizabeth Warren will have her first chance to confront primary frontrunner Joe Biden on the debate stage Thursday night, as the top 10 Democrats running for president square off in Houston at a critical moment in the race.

The former vice president has maintained his status atop the primary polls, but Warren, D-Mass., has seen her numbers -- and crowd sizes -- grow in recent weeks. They have not appeared together on the same debate stage until now.

The other top-tier Democratic contender, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, who like Warren represents the progressive and populist wing of the party, will also be in Houston.

HOURS BEFORE THE DEBATE, WARREN PROPOSES A SOCIAL SECURITY BOOST OF $200 PER MONTH

But much of the buzz heading into Thursday night has