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arrhythmias

UK //əˈrɪð.mi.ə//US //əˈrɪð.mi.ə//

词源

源自希腊语 'arrhythmia',由 'a-'(无)和 'rhythmos'(节奏)组成,字面意思为'无节奏'。

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,常见于心脏病患者。

“The patient was diagnosed with severe arrhythmias.”

(该患者被诊断出患有严重的心律失常。)

“Certain medications can cause arrhythmias as a side effect.”

(某些药物可能会引起心律失常作为副作用。)

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

常见短语

ventricular arrhythmias — 室性心律失常,指起源于心室的心律失常,通常比房性心律失常更危险。

“Ventricular arrhythmias can lead to sudden cardiac arrest if not treated promptly.”

(如果不及时治疗,室性心律失常可能导致心脏骤停。)

atrial arrhythmias — 房性心律失常,指起源于心房的心律失常,如房颤,通常比室性心律失常危险性低。

“Atrial arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation are common in elderly patients.”

(房性心律失常如房颤在老年患者中很常见。)