HealthAugust 29, 2026

bradycardia

bray-dee-KAR-dee-uh

Definition

A condition in which the heart beats at a dangerously slow rate.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'bradys' (slow) and 'kardia' (heart), it entered medical English in the 19th century to describe subnormal heart rates.

In the news

The article uses this term to describe the medical condition that necessitates a pacemaker, which is designed to deliver electrical pulses to correct the slowed rhythm.

Virtual e-health system VIRTUES shows overwhelmingly positive results for monitoring cardiac devices

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