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When does a bradycardia turn into an arrhythmia?

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

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Bradycardia: Bradycardia meaning heart rate less than 60- sometimes termed as bradyarrhythmia if slow heart rate associated with a rhythm abnormality such as slow atrial fib or flutter or premature ventricular contractions or premature atrial contractions etc.

Answered 12/9/2013

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