Chapter 16 Flashcards
1
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Arrhythmia
A
Irregularity of cardiac actions associated with physiologic or pathological interruption of the neuroconductive tissues of the heart
2
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Asystole
A
There is no evidence of any cardiac neuroconductive activity
3
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Bradycardia
A
Slowness of the heart beat
4
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Fibrillation
A
Quivering contraction of cardiac muscle fibers
5
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Tachycardia
A
Heart rate above 100 bpm