extrasystole

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extrasystole noun

A premature contraction of the heart, producing an interruption or irregularity in heartbeat rhythm, associated with heart disease or the use of some pharmaceuticals.

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PVC premature ventricular contraction VPB ventricular premature beat extrasystolia tachysystole dyssynchrony holiday heart syndrome systolic sudden arrhythmic death syndrome parasystole arrhythmia hypsarrhythmia vasoarrhythmia bigeminy sudden unexplained death syndrome bradydysrhythmia systolic blood pressure

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