extrasystoles

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extrasystoles 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 systoles peristalsis tachyarrhythmias dysrhythmias systole arrhythmias tachyarrhythmia dysrhythmia antiperistalsis spasmolytic supraventricular paraesthesias palpitations cardiac cycle

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