bradycardia

noun

bra·​dy·​car·​dia ˌbrā-di-ˈkär-dē-ə How to pronounce bradycardia (audio)
also
ˌbra- How to pronounce bradycardia (audio)
: relatively slow heart action compare tachycardia

Examples of bradycardia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Specifically, chronic bradycardia may result in heart failure, and third-degree heart block can lead to sudden cardiac death. Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 Heart and blood vessel effects: Blood infusion products that contain DMSO may cause hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (fast heart rate), bradycardia (slow heart rate), or chest tightness. Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024 Concerning causes of bradycardia include problems with the heart’s electrical signal, such as sick sinus syndrome. Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024 In contrast, a child with bradycardia may have a heart rate of less than 50 beats per minute. Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024 The electrical impulse may be blocked anywhere along its path (heart block), resulting in bradycardia. Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024 Slow Resting Heart Rates On the other hand, a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia, and can cause insufficient blood flow to the brain. Emily Shiffer, Men's Health, 13 June 2023 The patients were pale and often showed a regular bradycardia (40 to 50 beats a minute), with weakness of the pulse. Neuroskeptic, Discover Magazine, 27 Nov. 2010 Sinus bradycardia is a normal, but slow, heartbeat. Chris Coppola, azcentral, 23 Oct. 2019

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Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of bradycardia was circa 1890

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“Bradycardia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bradycardia. Accessed 21 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

bradycardia

noun
bra·​dy·​car·​dia
ˌbrād-i-ˈkärd-ē-ə also ˌbrad-
: relatively slow heart action whether physiological or pathological compare tachycardia

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