Asked by Lindsey Fortner on Jun 27, 2024
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An abnormally slow heartbeat is called:
A) bradycardia.
B) tachycardia.
C) fibrillation.
D) murmur.
Bradycardia
A slower than normal heart rate, typically fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.
Tachycardia
A condition characterized by an abnormally fast heart rate, typically considered to be over 100 beats per minute in adults.
Fibrillation
An irregular, often rapid heart rate that commonly causes poor blood flow to the body.
- Comprehend and elucidate terms relevant to cardiac arrhythmias.
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SR
Smile RosasJun 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Bradycardia is a medical term used to describe an abnormally slow heartbeat. Tachycardia, on the other hand, refers to an abnormally fast heartbeat. Fibrillation is a condition in which the heart's rhythm becomes disorganized and irregular, and a murmur is an abnormal sound heard during a heartbeat, which may indicate a problem with the heart's valves. Therefore, the correct answer is A) bradycardia.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend and elucidate terms relevant to cardiac arrhythmias.