sinus rhythm

noun

: the rhythm of the heart produced by impulses from the sinus node
restored the patient to normal sinus rhythm

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In emergency situations, when a person is unstable, electrical cardioversion can convert AFib to normal sinus rhythm. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 The results demonstrated that the hearts stored in XT-Vivo regained a regular heartbeat and sinus rhythm after sub-zero preservation, while the others didn’t. Allison Futterman, Discover Magazine, 6 Apr. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1911, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sinus rhythm was in 1911

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“Sinus rhythm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sinus%20rhythm. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

sinus rhythm

noun
: the rhythm of the heart produced by impulses from the sinoatrial node

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