What Does Bradycardia Mean?
brad-ih-KAR-dee-ah
IPA: /ˌbræd.ɪˈkɑr.di.ə/
brad
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KAR
dee
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Bradycardia is pronounced brad-ih-KAR-dee-ah
What does Bradycardia mean?
Bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute.
How do you pronounce Bradycardia?
Bradycardia is pronounced "brad-ih-KAR-dee-ah". Syllables: brad - ih - kar - dee - ah.
When is Bradycardia used in medicine?
Found on vital signs or ECG. Symptomatic bradycardia (dizziness, syncope, hypotension) requires immediate evaluation. Asymptomatic bradycardia in athletes is typically benign.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixbrady-slow
Greek rootkardiaheart
Common Misconceptions
Bradycardia is not always pathological. In a resting athlete with HR 48, this is normal. Context and symptoms determine urgency.
Clinical Context
Found on vital signs or ECG. Symptomatic bradycardia (dizziness, syncope, hypotension) requires immediate evaluation. Asymptomatic bradycardia in athletes is typically benign.
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