irregular heartbeat (B2)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ɪˈrɛɡjʊlər ˈhɑːrtbiːt

Definition

A cardiac rhythm that deviates from the normal, steady pattern, often characterized by skipping, fluttering, or racing sensations.

Examples

• She visited the clinic because she felt an irregular heartbeat after drinking too much coffee.

• An irregular heartbeat can sometimes be a sign of an underlying medical condition that requires professional evaluation.

• The athlete monitored his pulse closely, worried that his irregular heartbeat might signal overtraining.

How to Use irregular heartbeat

have an irregular heartbeat (collocation)

to suffer from the condition — "He has had an irregular heartbeat since he was a teenager."

complain of an irregular heartbeat (collocation)

to report the symptom to a doctor — "The patient complained of an irregular heartbeat during his annual physical."

Synonyms of irregular heartbeat

Words with a similar meaning to irregular heartbeat:

• palpitation
• arrhythmia
• tachycardia
• bradycardia

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