Arrhythmia (Noun)

Meaning

An abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

• The patient was diagnosed with a heart arrhythmia that required immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.
• The doctor explained that the arrhythmia was caused by an abnormal electrical impulse in the heart, disrupting its normal rhythm.
• Atrial fibrillation is a common type of arrhythmia that can increase the risk of stroke and heart failure if left untreated.
• The cardiologist used an electrocardiogram to monitor the patient's heart activity and detect any signs of arrhythmia.
• The athlete's arrhythmia was likely caused by dehydration and exhaustion, which affected the heart's ability to function properly.

Synonyms

• Cardiac Arrhythmia

Hypernyms

• Heart Disease

Hyponyms

• Premature Ventricular Contraction
• Heart Block
• Flutter
• Bradycardia
• Ventricular Fibrillation
• Gallop Rhythm
• Tachycardia
• Atrioventricular Block
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Stokes-Adams Syndrome

Related Words

• Arrhythmic (adjective)