extrasystole
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of extrasystole
From New Latin, dating back to 1895–1900; see origin at extra-, systole
Example Sentences
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While many cases showing pathologic causes for extrasystoles have more or less marked arteriosclerosis, there are other states in which no arteriosclerosis is found where the extrasystole is present.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
Provided there is no evidence of gross myocardial lesion, the extrasystole itself is of no great significance.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
When irregular there is apt to be extrasystole of ventricle or occasional blocking of impulse going to ventricle.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
Note that diastolic pause in which extrasystole occurs is practically equal to two normal diastolic pauses.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
The extrasystole may have its origin in either the auricle or the ventricle.
From Arteriosclerosis and Hypertension: with Chapters on Blood Pressure, 3rd Edition. by Warfield, Louis Marshall
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