Any abnormal cardiac rhythm is called a(n) .....

CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Any abnormal cardiac rhythm is called a(n) ____

A	Nodal rhythm
B	Heart block
C	Ectopic focus
D	Arrhythmia
E	Sinus rhythm

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -What is an arrhythmia? An arrhythmia is an abnormal heart rhythm. Your heart is controlled by a conduction system which sends out electrical impulses. This causes a heartbeat. Arrhythmias are caused by a problem in this conduction system, which can make your heart beat too slowly, too quickly, or in an irregular way.

Detailed explanation-2: -Arrhythmia-Irregular heartbeat.

Detailed explanation-3: -Ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular tachycardia. Premature ventricular beats (PVCs) Torsades de pointes.

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