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arrhythmia

UK //əˈrɪð.mi.ə//US //əˈrɪð.mi.ə//

词源

源自希腊语 'arrhythmos'(无节奏的),由前缀 'a-'(无)和 'rhythmos'(节奏)组成。

noun

❶ 心律失常,指心脏跳动的节律异常,可能过快、过慢或不规则,通常由心脏电信号传导问题引起。

“The patient was diagnosed with a severe arrhythmia.”

(该患者被诊断出患有严重的心律失常。)

“Some arrhythmias can be life-threatening if not treated promptly.”

(某些心律失常如果不及时治疗可能会危及生命。)

同义词:irregular heartbeat, cardiac dysrhythmia, heart rhythm disorder

常见短语

atrial arrhythmia — 心房心律失常,特指起源于心脏上腔(心房)的节律异常。

“Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of atrial arrhythmia.”

(心房颤动是最常见的心房心律失常类型。)

ventricular arrhythmia — 心室心律失常,指起源于心脏下腔(心室)的严重节律紊乱,可能危及生命。

“Ventricular arrhythmia requires immediate medical attention.”

(心室心律失常需要立即就医。)