Fusion beat
Fusion beat
Fusion beat (pronunciation: /ˈfjuːʒən biːt/) is a term used in cardiology to describe a phenomenon where a natural heartbeat and an artificial pacemaker impulse coincide, resulting in a hybrid or 'fusion' beat.
Etymology
The term 'fusion beat' is derived from the Latin word 'fusio', meaning 'a pouring out, melting, casting, also a kind of flower', and the Old English 'beat', meaning 'to strike repeatedly'. In the context of cardiology, it refers to the merging of two distinct impulses into one.
Related Terms
- Pacemaker: A device that uses electrical impulses to regulate the beating of the heart or to reproduce that rhythm.
- Heartbeat: The pulsation of the heart that happens when blood is pushed or pumped from the heart into the arteries.
- Cardiology: The study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the parts of the circulation.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heartbeat.
- Arrhythmia: A condition in which the heart beats with an irregular or abnormal rhythm.
See also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fusion beat
- Wikipedia's article - Fusion beat
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