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What is the term for a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute in adults?
What is the term for a resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute in adults?
- Arrhythmia
- Supraventricular tachycardia
- Bradycardia
- Tachycardia (correct)
What are the symptoms of arrhythmias when present?
What are the symptoms of arrhythmias when present?
- Muscle weakness
- Nausea and vomiting
- Palpitations or feeling a pause between heartbeats (correct)
- High blood pressure
What is the term for a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute?
What is the term for a resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute?
- Tachycardia
- Bradycardia (correct)
- Ventricular arrhythmia
- Arrhythmia
Which group of arrhythmias includes premature atrial contractions?
Which group of arrhythmias includes premature atrial contractions?
In more serious cases of arrhythmias, what symptoms may be present?
In more serious cases of arrhythmias, what symptoms may be present?
Which term is used to describe irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow?
Which term is used to describe irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow?
What is the term for a resting heart rate that is too slow?
What is the term for a resting heart rate that is too slow?
Which symptom may be present in cases of arrhythmias?
Which symptom may be present in cases of arrhythmias?
In more serious cases, what symptoms may be present with arrhythmias?
In more serious cases, what symptoms may be present with arrhythmias?
Which group of arrhythmias includes ventricular arrhythmias?
Which group of arrhythmias includes ventricular arrhythmias?
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Arrhythmias
Arrhythmias
Irregularities in the heartbeat, including when it is too fast or too slow.
Bradycardia
Bradycardia
Resting heart rate below 60 beats per minute.
Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Resting heart rate above 100 beats per minute in adults.
Extra beats
Extra beats
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Ventricular Arrhythmias
Ventricular Arrhythmias
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Palpitations
Palpitations
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Serious Arrhythmia Symptoms
Serious Arrhythmia Symptoms
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