Arrhythmia
(noun)
A condition characterized by an irregular heartbeat or an abnormal heart rhythm.
Origin:
Derived from the greek word 'arrhythmia' meaning 'irregular heartbeat'. the term was first used in english in the late 19th century to describe a disorder of the heartbeat.
Examples:
- The arrhythmia was caused by a congenital heart defect.
- The arrhythmia was diagnosed through an electrocardiogram (ECG) test.
- The arrhythmia was treated with medication and lifestyle changes.
- The arrhythmia was a serious condition that put the patient at risk of heart attack or stroke.
- The arrhythmia was a warning sign that the patient needed to take better care of their heart health.