bradycardia

American

[brad-i-kahr-dee-uh] / ˌbræd ɪˈkɑr di ə /

noun

Medicine/Medical.

a slow heartbeat rate, usually less than 60 beats per minute.

bradycardia British

/ ˌbrædɪˈkɑːdɪə, ˌbrædɪˈkɑːdɪˌæk /

noun

pathol an abnormally low rate of heartbeat Compare tachycardia

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Origin of bradycardia

First recorded in 1885–90; brady- + -cardia

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They found a statistical link between the family name and medical term for a slow heart rate - Bradycardia.

From BBC • Nov. 17, 2016

Bradycardia is the condition in which resting rate drops below 60 bpm, and tachycardia is the condition in which the resting rate is above 100 bpm.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Bradycardia may be caused by either inherent factors or causes external to the heart.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Bradycardia �the slowing down of heartbeat associated with the diving reflex�can even be induced by immersing the face in a bowl of cold water while holding the breath for 20 seconds or so.

From Time Magazine Archive

Bradycardia, or persistent slow pulse, is much rarer than the persistent rapid pulse discussed at the beginning of the chapter on tachycardia.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

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