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Intermediate Technical IVT

bradyarrhythmia

Pronunciation: brad-ee-uh-RITH-mee-uh

Abnormally slow heart rhythm, typically below 60 beats per minute, requiring careful clinical correlation.

Full Definition

A cardiac arrhythmia characterized by an abnormally slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute. In electrophysiology documentation, bradyarrhythmias encompass various conditions including sinus bradycardia, heart block, and sick sinus syndrome. Clinical context is crucial as bradycardia may be physiologic in athletes or pathologic requiring intervention. Documentation must distinguish between symptomatic and asymptomatic presentations, as management strategies differ significantly.

Usage

Usage note: Distinguish from simple bradycardia; bradyarrhythmia implies pathologic rhythm disturbance.

In Context

  • "The patient presented with symptomatic bradyarrhythmia requiring urgent pacemaker evaluation." — EP consultation note
  • "Electrophysiologic testing revealed bradyarrhythmia secondary to intrinsic conduction system disease." — EP study report

Also known as

slow arrhythmia bradycardia

Contrasted with

tachyarrhythmia tachycardia

Don't confuse with

bradycardia sick sinus syndrome

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