bradycardia
noun
bra·dy·car·dia
ˌbrā-di-ˈkär-dē-ə 
also
ˌbra-
: relatively slow heart action compare tachycardia
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Therefore, combining any of these medications with metoprolol can increase the risk of bradycardia, which can lead to vertigo, fainting, or orthostatic hypotension.8
Clonidine
Clonidine can also slow the heart rate.
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Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Slow and Fast Heart Rates A child's pulse rate can be normal, fast (tachycardia), or slow (bradycardia).
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
Specifically, chronic bradycardia may result in heart failure, and third-degree heart block can lead to sudden cardiac death.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Heart and blood vessel effects: Blood infusion products that contain DMSO may cause hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (fast heart rate), bradycardia (slow heart rate), or chest tightness.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
Concerning causes of bradycardia include problems with the heart’s electrical signal, such as sick sinus syndrome.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
In contrast, a child with bradycardia may have a heart rate of less than 50 beats per minute.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
The electrical impulse may be blocked anywhere along its path (heart block), resulting in bradycardia.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Slow Resting Heart Rates On the other hand, a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia, and can cause insufficient blood flow to the brain.
—Emily Shiffer, Men's Health, 13 June 2023
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Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 25 Oct. 2024
Slow and Fast Heart Rates A child's pulse rate can be normal, fast (tachycardia), or slow (bradycardia).
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
Specifically, chronic bradycardia may result in heart failure, and third-degree heart block can lead to sudden cardiac death.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024
Heart and blood vessel effects: Blood infusion products that contain DMSO may cause hypertension (high blood pressure), tachycardia (fast heart rate), bradycardia (slow heart rate), or chest tightness.
—Kirstyn Hill, Pharmd, Mph, Health, 22 Sep. 2024
Concerning causes of bradycardia include problems with the heart’s electrical signal, such as sick sinus syndrome.
—Carisa Brewster, Verywell Health, 12 Sep. 2024
In contrast, a child with bradycardia may have a heart rate of less than 50 beats per minute.
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
The electrical impulse may be blocked anywhere along its path (heart block), resulting in bradycardia.
—Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 22 July 2024
Slow Resting Heart Rates On the other hand, a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute is called bradycardia, and can cause insufficient blood flow to the brain.
—Emily Shiffer, Men's Health, 13 June 2023
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“Bradycardia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bradycardia. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.
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