Definition

Noun: - The rhythm of a beating heart: This term refers to the pattern, rate, and regularity of the heart's contractions. It describes the characteristic sequence and timing of the heartbeat.

Usage

• Cardiac rhythm is a medical term used to discuss the regularity or irregularity of the heartbeat in clinical and physiological contexts.
• It is often assessed by listening to the heart with a stethoscope or by analyzing an electrocardiogram (ECG).

Examples

• The doctor monitored the patient's cardiac rhythm closely after the surgery.
• An irregular cardiac rhythm, known as arrhythmia, can be a serious health concern.
• The ECG machine provides a detailed printout of the heart's cardiac rhythm.

Advanced Usage

• "Stable cardiac rhythm": A steady, regular heartbeat, often a goal in patient care.
  • The paramedics worked to restore a stable cardiac rhythm.
• "Assessment of cardiac rhythm": The evaluation of the heart's beating pattern.
  • The assessment of cardiac rhythm is a fundamental part of a physical exam.

Variants and Related Words

• Heart rhythm: A more common synonym for cardiac rhythm.
• Arrhythmia (noun): An irregularity in the force or rhythm of the heartbeat; the condition of having an abnormal cardiac rhythm.
• Sinus rhythm (noun): The normal, regular rhythm of a healthy heart.

Synonyms

• Heart rhythm
• Heartbeat pattern

Related Phrases

• Cardiac rhythm management: A field of medicine focused on treating heart rhythm disorders.
  • He specializes in cardiac rhythm management and implantable devices.
• Disturbance in cardiac rhythm: A phrase describing an irregular heartbeat.
  • The medication may cause a disturbance in cardiac rhythm.

Notes

• Cardiac rhythm is a compound noun. The word cardiac is an adjective meaning "relating to the heart," and rhythm is a noun meaning "a strong, regular, repeated pattern of movement or sound." Together, they form a specific medical term.

Noun

1. the rhythm of a beating heart