Herzrhythmusstörung

cardiac arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat

noun HERTS-reet-moos-shtoe-roong Rare

Usage Note

Herzrhythmusstörung covers all forms of cardiac arrhythmia — too fast (Tachykardie), too slow (Bradykardie), or irregular (Vorhofflimmern). It is the everyday clinical and lay term in German cardiology.

Examples

"Er bemerkte Herzrhythmusstörungen beim Sport und wurde sofort untersucht."

Natural Translation

He noticed cardiac arrhythmias during exercise and was examined immediately.

Literal Translation

He noticed heart-rhythm-disorders during sport and was immediately examined.

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