Beats

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Beats (Medical)

Beats (/bi:ts/), in the medical context, often refers to the rhythmic contraction and expansion of the heart and blood vessels, which circulates the blood throughout the body. The term can also be used to describe any regular or rhythmic pattern in the body, such as respiratory beats or brainwave beats.

Etymology

The term "beat" originates from the Old English bēatan which means "to beat, pound, strike, lash, dash against". In the medical context, it was first used in the 14th century to describe the pulsation of the heart.

Related Terms

  • Heart Rate: The speed of the heartbeat measured by the number of contractions (beats) of the heart per minute (bpm).
  • Pulse: The rhythmic dilation of an artery resulting from beating of the heart.
  • Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
  • Bradycardia: A slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute.
  • Tachycardia: A faster than normal heart rate, typically more than 100 beats per minute.

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