arrhythmia
pronunciation
How to pronounce arrhythmia in British English:
UK [ə'rɪθmɪə]
How to pronounce arrhythmia in American English:
US [ə'rɪθmɪr]
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- Noun:
- an abnormal rate of muscle contractions in the heart
Word Origin
Example
- 1. In addition episodes of low blood sugar ( hypoglycemia ) can trigger an arrhythmia .
- 2. Sometimes controlling the rate of an arrhythmia that 's causing heart failure can improve your heart 's function .
- 3. " These were people we know already had some vulnerability to arrhythmia , " lampert said in a telephone interview .
- 4. If your heart occasionally races , which could indicate arrhythmia , or otherwise draws attention to itself , dr. nattel said , consult a doctor .