Heart Block (Noun)
Meaning
Recurrent sudden attacks of unconsciousness caused by impaired conduction of the impulse that regulates the heartbeat.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a heart block that caused her to experience recurring episodes of fainting spells.
- A heart block can be a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention to prevent further complications.
- The doctor explained that the heart block was caused by a blockage in the electrical pathways that regulate the heartbeat.
- The athlete's heart block was a result of a congenital condition that affected the electrical conduction system of the heart.
- The cardiologist specialized in treating patients with heart block and other conditions that affect the heart's electrical system.