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Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias

abnormal heart rhythms. The heartbeats may be too slow, too rapid, irregular, or too early. Rapid arrhythmias (greater than 100 beats per minute) are called tachycardias. Slow arrhythmias (slower than 60 beats per minute) are called bradycardias. Irregular heart rhythms are called fibrillations (as in atrial fibrillation). When a single heartbeat occurs earlier than normal, it is called a premature contraction.


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dangers of acidosis and alkalosis in the blood

... (temperature, pulse, rate of breathing, blood pressure) are monitored. Most cases of alkalosis respond well to treatment. Complications: * Coma * Arrhythmias * Electrolyte imbalance (such as hypokalemia)

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