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supraventricular

Pronunciation: [ˌsuːprəˌvɛntrɪˈkjʊlər]

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Learn how to use supraventricular in a sentence: 3 audio examples across 1 meaning.

Context: “medical”

(adjective) relating to the area above the ventricles of the heart. This is important when doctors talk about the heart's rhythm or other issues, where problems can happen above the heart's main pumping chambers.

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The patient was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia, which means their heart was beating very fast due to issues above the ventricles.

Example

The doctor ruled out supraventricular problems as the cause of the patient's low heart rate; it was more serious.

Example

What does it mean if a person has supraventricular arrhythmia?

How to pronounce supraventricular

Pronunciation: [ˌsuːprəˌvɛntrɪˈkjʊlər]

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