Definition

Noun: * Abnormally slow heart rate: A medical condition characterized by a resting heart rate that is slower than the normal range for a person's age and physical condition, typically below 60 beats per minute in adults.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The patient's fatigue and dizziness were symptoms of bradycardia.
  • Bradycardia can be a side effect of certain medications.
  • Well-trained athletes often have a resting bradycardia, which is usually not a cause for concern.

Advanced Usage

• Symptomatic bradycardia: Refers to a slow heart rate that causes noticeable symptoms such as dizziness, fatigue, or fainting.
  • Symptomatic bradycardia often requires medical intervention.
• Sinus bradycardia: A specific, common type of bradycardia originating from the heart's natural pacemaker (the sinus node).
  • Sinus bradycardia is frequently seen in healthy, young individuals during sleep.

Variants and Related Words

• Bradycardic (adj): Relating to or suffering from bradycardia.
  • The bradycardic patient was monitored closely.

Synonyms

• Slow heart rate: The direct descriptive synonym.
• Low heart rate: A common alternative phrasing.

Antonyms

• Tachycardia: Abnormally rapid heart rate.

Noun

1. abnormally slow heartbeat