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irregular heartbeat

[/ɪˈreɡjələr ˈhɑːrtbiːt/]
nounpl: irregular heartbeats
batimento cardíaco irregular
1. An abnormal rhythm of the heart; a condition where the heart beats too fast, too slow, or in an irregular pattern
The doctor detected an irregular heartbeat during the physical examination.
O médico detectou um batimento cardíaco irregular durante o exame físico.
2. Medical term for arrhythmia; any deviation from the normal heart rhythm
She experiences episodes of irregular heartbeat, particularly during stress.
Ela experimenta episódios de batimento cardíaco irregular, particularmente durante o estresse.
Synonyms
arrhythmiacardiac arrhythmiapalpitationsabnormal heart rhythmirregular pulse
Antonyms
regular heartbeatnormal heart rhythmnormal sinus rhythm

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
batimento cardíaco irregular; arritmia cardíaca
Most common usage in medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
batida irregular do coração
Colloquial variation in conversation
São Paulo
batimento cardíaco irregular; taquicardia ou bradicardia
Often refers to specific types of irregularity
Portugal
batimento cardíaco irregular; arritmia
Standard medical terminology usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

heart skipped a beat
my heart is racing
heart is pounding
chest pains and palpitations
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