Irregular heartbeat
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Irregular heartbeat
An Irregular heartbeat, also known as Arrhythmia, is a condition where the heart beats with an abnormal or irregular rhythm. This can mean that the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular pattern.
Pronunciation
Irregular heartbeat: /ɪˈrɛgjʊlər ˈhɑːrtbiːt/
Etymology
The term "irregular heartbeat" is derived from the Latin word "irregularis" meaning not regular and the Old English word "heorte" meaning heart.
Related Terms
- Bradycardia: A slower than normal heart rate.
- Tachycardia: A faster than normal heart rate.
- Atrial fibrillation: A common type of arrhythmia where the heart beats irregularly and often too fast.
- Ventricular fibrillation: A serious arrhythmia that occurs in the ventricles of the heart.
- Cardiac arrest: A sudden loss of heart function.
- Electrocardiogram: A test that measures the electrical activity of the heart.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Irregular heartbeat
- Wikipedia's article - Irregular heartbeat
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