arrhythmia
noun
ar·rhyth·mia
ā-ˈrit͟h-mē-ə 
: an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force
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Such issues reportedly included cardiac arrhythmia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease.
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The 66-year-old reality star died as a result of cardiac issues, including arrhythmia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a spokesperson for Clark County, Nevada told TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Ongoing Heart Monitoring and Management If you are diagnosed with a heart condition, such as heart valve disease, heart failure, or an arrhythmia, follow it closely with your cardiologist (a doctor specializing in heart disorders).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
The 66-year-old reality star died as a result of cardiac issues, including arrhythmia and hypertensive cardiovascular disease, a spokesperson for Clark County, Nevada told TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
Ongoing Heart Monitoring and Management If you are diagnosed with a heart condition, such as heart valve disease, heart failure, or an arrhythmia, follow it closely with your cardiologist (a doctor specializing in heart disorders).
—Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
People who are sensitive to stimulants or have a medical condition that can be negatively impacted by stimulants, such as arrhythmia or anxiety, may want to avoid these products or talk to a healthcare provider first.
—Jillian Kubala, Rd, Health, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Arrhythmia.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arrhythmia. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.
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arrhythmia
noun
ar·rhyth·mia
ā-ˈrit͟h-mē-ə
: an alteration in rhythm of the heartbeat either in time or force
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