irregular pulse
Erratic cardiac rhythm
An irregular pulse is a heartbeat that varies unpredictably in rhythm, timing, or strength.
The heart may skip beats, add extra beats, or beat at uneven intervals.
Doctors check for irregular pulse as a sign of arrhythmia or other cardiac conditions: The nurse noted an irregular pulse and ordered an EKG.
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
- heart palpitationsAbnormal heartbeat awareness
- palpitationsAwareness of abnormal heartbeat
- skipped beatPerceived missed heartbeat
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- vital signsheart rate, blood pressure, breathing, vital signs, body temperature
- arrhythmiasatrial fibrillation, A-fib, afib, arrhythmia, ventricular fibrillation
- cardiac symptomschest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure, palpitations, heart palpitations
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