bradycardia

noun

bra·​dy·​car·​dia ˌbrā-di-ˈkär-dē-ə 

also

ˌbra- 

: relatively slow heart action compare tachycardia

Examples of bradycardia in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the negative physical and mental health outcomes that can occur as a result of the disorder include gastrointestinal issues, infertility, suicidal ideation, pubertal delay, anxiety, depression, anemia, skin issues, osteoporosis and heart conditions such as bradycardia. —Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 24 Feb. 2025

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. —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

Word History

Etymology

New Latin

First Known Use

circa 1890, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bradycardia

• giardia
• nocardia
• ardea
• cardia
• tachycardia

Medical Definition

bradycardia

noun

bra·​dy·​car·​dia

ˌbrād-i-ˈkärd-ē-ə also ˌbrad-

: relatively slow heart action whether physiological or pathological compare tachycardia