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HEART RHYTHM [20 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- junctional rhythm
1, record 1, English, junctional%20rhythm
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A junctional rhythm is a heart rhythm problem that can make your heartbeat too slow or too fast.... A junctional rhythm is a type of arrhythmia(irregular heartbeat). If you have a junctional rhythm, your heart's natural pacemaker, known as your sinoatrial(SA) node, isn’t working as it should.... Junctional rhythm can cause your heartbeat to be slower than normal(bradycardia), or faster than normal(tachycardia). 2, record 1, English, - junctional%20rhythm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rhythms that begin in the AV [atrioventricular] junction used to be called nodal rhythms until electrophysiologic studies proved the AV node does not contain pacemaker cells. The cells nearest the bundle of His are actually responsible for secondary pacing function. Rhythms originating from the AV junction are now called junctional dysrhythmias. 3, record 1, English, - junctional%20rhythm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- rythme jonctionnel
1, record 1, French, rythme%20jonctionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'il y a une dysfonction ou un ralentissement significatif au niveau du nœud sinusal, c'est un autre foyer d'automaticité (pacemaker physiologique) qui prendra le relai pour déterminer la fréquence cardiaque. À titre d'exemple, chez un patient avec un bloc AV [auriculoventriculaire] de 3eme degré [...], ce sera un pacemaker physiologique accessoire situé plus bas que le nœud AV qui prendra les commandes, ce qui va créer ce qu'on appelle un rythme d'échappement jonctionnel. 1, record 1, French, - rythme%20jonctionnel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ritmo de la unión
1, record 1, Spanish, ritmo%20de%20la%20uni%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El ritmo de la unión es un ritmo cardíaco que se origina en la unión auriculoventricular (AV) cuando el nódulo sinoauricular (SA) no inicia impulsos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ritmo%20de%20la%20uni%C3%B3n
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-12-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Symptoms (Medicine)
- The Heart
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ventricular tachycardia
1, record 2, English, ventricular%20tachycardia
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VT 1, record 2, English, VT
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ventricular tachycardia(VT) is a fast, abnormal heart rhythm(arrhythmia). It starts in [the] heart's lower chambers, called the ventricles. VT is defined as [three] or more heartbeats in a row at a rate of more than 100 beats a minute. If VT lasts for more than a few seconds at a time, it can become life-threatening. 2, record 2, English, - ventricular%20tachycardia
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Symptômes (Médecine)
- Cœur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tachycardie ventriculaire
1, record 2, French, tachycardie%20ventriculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TV 2, record 2, French, TV
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tachycardie ventriculaire (TV) est une arythmie rapide (>100/min) qui origine du ventricule droit ou ventricule gauche. 3, record 2, French, - tachycardie%20ventriculaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-01-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- spontaneous coronary artery dissection
1, record 3, English, spontaneous%20coronary%20artery%20dissection
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SCAD 1, record 3, English, SCAD
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Spontaneous coronary artery dissection — sometimes referred to as SCAD — is an emergency condition that occurs when a tear forms in a blood vessel in the heart. SCAD can slow or block blood flow to the heart, causing a heart attack, heart rhythm problems(arrythmias) or sudden death. 1, record 3, English, - spontaneous%20coronary%20artery%20dissection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- dissection spontanée de l'artère coronaire
1, record 3, French, dissection%20spontan%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27art%C3%A8re%20coronaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DSAC 1, record 3, French, DSAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La dissection spontanée de l'artère coronaire (DSAC) est un problème rare, mais grave, qui se produit lorsque les vaisseaux sanguins du cœur se déchirent. Cette déchirure peut ralentir ou bloquer le flux sanguin vers le cœur, ce qui peut endommager le muscle du cœur ou provoquer une arythmie cardiaque. 1, record 3, French, - dissection%20spontan%C3%A9e%20de%20l%27art%C3%A8re%20coronaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-02-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Electrodiagnosis
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- polysomnography
1, record 4, English, polysomnography
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PSG 2, record 4, English, PSG
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a multiparametric test used in the study of sleep and as a diagnosis tool in sleep medicine [that] monitors many body functions, including brain(electroencephalography), eye movements(electro-oculography), muscle activity or skeletal muscle activation(electromyography), and heart rhythm(electrocardiography). 3, record 4, English, - polysomnography
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Électrodiagnostiques
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- polysomnographie
1, record 4, French, polysomnographie
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- PSG 2, record 4, French, PSG
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] test multiparamétrique utilisé dans l'étude du sommeil et comme un outil diagnostique en médecine du sommeil [qui] enregistre de nombreuses fonctions du corps, y compris le cerveau (électroencéphalogramme), les mouvements oculaires (électro-oculographie), l'activité musculaire ou l'activation des muscles squelettiques (électromyographie) et le rythme cardiaque (électrocardiogramme). 3, record 4, French, - polysomnographie
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Electrodiagnóstico
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- polisomnografía
1, record 4, Spanish, polisomnograf%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-11-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- septal rhythm
1, record 5, English, septal%20rhythm
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In spite of the fact that the S-A [sinoatrial] node generates the impulse, if the S-A node is destroyed or suppressed the heart continues to beat but at a slower rhythm called the septal rhythm initiated by the A-V [atrioventricular] node. 2, record 5, English, - septal%20rhythm
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- rythme septal
1, record 5, French, rythme%20septal
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dès l'opération terminée, le nouveau cœur devrait battre à son rythme septal d'environ 70 pulsations par minute, mais comme il ne possède plus de régulation neurohormonale, notamment le frein vagal, son rythme moyen varie entre 110 et 120 pulsations par minutes. 2, record 5, French, - rythme%20septal
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- heart rhythm
1, record 6, English, heart%20rhythm
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- cardiac rhythm 2, record 6, English, cardiac%20rhythm
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The heart rate is the number of times the heart beats in a minute. The heart rhythm is the pattern of the heart beat. It may be referred to as regular, irregular, fast or slow. The normal heart rhythm is called sinus rhythm. 3, record 6, English, - heart%20rhythm
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rythme cardiaque
1, record 6, French, rythme%20cardiaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par abus de langage, on confond souvent la fréquence cardiaque avec le rythme cardiaque ou le pouls. Le rythme cardiaque est une notion qualitative qui désigne la manière avec laquelle s'effectue une révolution cardiaque, la manière dont les cycles se succèdent. 2, record 6, French, - rythme%20cardiaque
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rythme cardiaque : terme tiré du Mini-lexique de la médecine et du droit et reproduit avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 3, record 6, French, - rythme%20cardiaque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- The Heart
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- implantable cardioverter defibrillator
1, record 7, English, implantable%20cardioverter%20defibrillator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A procedure for inserting an implantable cardioverter defibrillator(ICD), a device that regulates irregular heart rhythms by sending an electrical impulse to your heart.... Like an artificial pacemaker, the ICD consists of two parts. The leads are wires with electrodes at the tip that transmit electrical signals to and from the heart muscle. The ICD is a small unit with a computer that monitors the heart rhythm and, when necessary, generates an electrical shock. The ICD can be programmed to meet your specific needs. 2, record 7, English, - implantable%20cardioverter%20defibrillator
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Cœur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20cardioverteur%20implantable
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- DCI 1, record 7, French, DCI
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une intervention destinée à insérer un défibrillateur cardioverteur implantable (DCI), un appareil qui contrôle les battements irréguliers du cœur en émettant une secousse électrique dans le cœur. [...] Comme le stimulateur cardiaque artificiel, le DCI est constitué de deux parties. Les électrodes sont deux fils munis d'électrodes à leur extrémité destinés à transmettre des signaux électriques en direction et en provenance du muscle cardiaque. Le DCI est un petit appareil informatisé qui surveille le rythme cardiaque et au besoin, produit une secousse électrique. Il peut être programmé selon vos besoins précis. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20cardioverteur%20implantable
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-04-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- The Heart
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- automated external defibrillator
1, record 8, English, automated%20external%20defibrillator
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AED 1, record 8, English, AED
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- automatic external defibrillator 2, record 8, English, automatic%20external%20defibrillator
correct
- AED 2, record 8, English, AED
correct
- AED 2, record 8, English, AED
- external automatic defibrillator 3, record 8, English, external%20automatic%20defibrillator
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
New automated external defibrillators(AEDs) make it possible for even non-medical personnel to restore heart rhythm and life. An Automated External Defibrillator(AED) is a machine that can monitor heart rhythms. It can tell if the heart has stopped beating effectively. If required, the machine can then deliver an electric shock to the heart. Most of the time, this shock will restart the heart. 4, record 8, English, - automated%20external%20defibrillator
Record 8, Key term(s)
- external automated defibrillator
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Cœur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- défibrillateur externe automatisé
1, record 8, French, d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20externe%20automatis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- DEA 1, record 8, French, DEA
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- défibrillateur automatique externe 2, record 8, French, d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20automatique%20externe
correct, masculine noun
- DAE 2, record 8, French, DAE
correct, masculine noun
- DAE 2, record 8, French, DAE
- défibrillateur automatisé externe 3, record 8, French, d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20automatis%C3%A9%20externe
correct, masculine noun
- DAE 3, record 8, French, DAE
correct, masculine noun
- DAE 3, record 8, French, DAE
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouveaux défibrillateurs externes automatisés (DEA) permettent même aux personnes en dehors de la sphère médicale de rétablir le rythme cardiaque et de sauver des vies. Un défibrillateur externe automatisé (DEA) est un appareil qui surveille les battements cardiaques. Il peut déceler si le cœur a cessé de battre efficacement. Au besoin, l’appareil peut administrer une décharge électrique au cœur. La plupart du temps, ce choc rétablira le rythme cardiaque. 4, record 8, French, - d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20externe%20automatis%C3%A9
Record 8, Key term(s)
- défibrillateur externe automatique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2017-04-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- countershock
1, record 9, English, countershock
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A direct-current electric shock that is applied to the heart in order to arrest abnormal rhythm, especially fibrillation. 1, record 9, English, - countershock
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- choc électrique externe
1, record 9, French, choc%20%C3%A9lectrique%20externe
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CEE 1, record 9, French, CEE
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un choc électrique de haut voltage entraîne une dépolarisation simultanée et synchrone de toutes les fibres cardiaques qui permet une resynchronisation de l'activité électrique et mécanique du cœur à condition que le myocarde soit correctement oxygéné, donc précocement dans la chaîne de survie. Le choc électrique en courant continu est produit par une décharge de capacitance délivrant jusqu'à 400 Watts.s-1 (joules) en 0,01 secondes environ. On utilise généralement une énergie de 3 à 5 joules/Kg. 1, record 9, French, - choc%20%C3%A9lectrique%20externe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2013-08-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- supraventricular tachycardia
1, record 10, English, supraventricular%20tachycardia
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- SVT 2, record 10, English, SVT
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- supra ventricular tachycardia 3, record 10, English, supra%20ventricular%20tachycardia
correct
- SVT 3, record 10, English, SVT
correct
- SVT 3, record 10, English, SVT
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Supraventricular tachycardia(SVT) is a rapid heart rhythm of the upper heart chambers. In supraventricular tachycardia electrical signals travel from the upper chambers of the heart to the lower chambers of the heart. 2, record 10, English, - supraventricular%20tachycardia
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- tachycardie supraventriculaire
1, record 10, French, tachycardie%20supraventriculaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La tachycardie survient lorsque le cœur bat trop vite. Il en existe deux types principaux : Tachycardie supraventriculaire (au niveau des oreillettes). Ce sont des battements accélérés des oreillettes (les cavités supérieures du cœur) ou du nœud AV (auriculo-ventriculaire), le branchement électrique qui relie les oreillettes aux ventricules (les cavités inférieures du cœur). [...] Tachycardie ventriculaire (au niveau des ventricules). 2, record 10, French, - tachycardie%20supraventriculaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- complete heart block
1, record 11, English, complete%20heart%20block
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Complete heart block occurs when the electrical signal can’t pass normally from the atria, the heart's upper chambers, to the ventricles, or lower chambers. If the atrioventricular(AV) node is damaged during surgery, complete heart block may result. Sometimes complete heart block occurs spontaneously without surgery. An artificial pacemaker can restore a normal heart rate and rhythm. 2, record 11, English, - complete%20heart%20block
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- bloc cardiaque complet
1, record 11, French, bloc%20cardiaque%20complet
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- bloc du cœur complet 2, record 11, French, bloc%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20complet
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Anomalies de la conduction. Le bloc cardiaque complet est la manifestation la plus fréquente chez les patients atteints de sarcoïdose cardiaque cliniquement manifeste. 1, record 11, French, - bloc%20cardiaque%20complet
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2013-07-16
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- The Thyroid
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thyroid crisis
1, record 12, English, thyroid%20crisis
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- thyroid storm 1, record 12, English, thyroid%20storm
correct
- thyrotoxic crisis 2, record 12, English, thyrotoxic%20crisis
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A life-threatening condition due to a severe worsening of previously undiagnosed or inadequately treated thyrotoxicosis. 3, record 12, English, - thyroid%20crisis
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It often follows infections, childbirth, nonthyroid surgery, or trauma and presents as fever, severe agitation, nausea and vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal pains, an accelerated heart rate, and irregularity of the heart rhythm. 3, record 12, English, - thyroid%20crisis
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Thyroïde
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- crise thyréotoxique
1, record 12, French, crise%20thyr%C3%A9otoxique
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- crise thyrotoxique 2, record 12, French, crise%20thyrotoxique
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Crise suraigüe très grave [qui survient] parfois au cours de la maladie de Basedow, à l'occasion d'une intervention chirurgicale ou d'une infection ou encore après une thyroïdectomie mal préparée[. La crise est] caractérisée par une exagération de tous les signes de la thyréotoxicose : anxiété et agitation extrêmes, tachycardie et tremblement, [...] vomissements, [...] fièvre qui s'élève rapidement à 40 °C ou plus, puis [...] adynamie qui, en l'absence de traitement, aboutit rapidement à la cachexie, au coma et à la mort. 3, record 12, French, - crise%20thyr%C3%A9otoxique
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
crise thyréotoxique; crise thyrotoxique : termes retenus par le réseau Entraide Traduction Santé. 4, record 12, French, - crise%20thyr%C3%A9otoxique
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-01-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- heart block
1, record 13, English, heart%20block
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition in which the conductive tissue of the heart fails to conduct impulses normally [which] causes altered rhythm of the heart beat. 1, record 13, English, - heart%20block
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- blocage cardiaque
1, record 13, French, blocage%20cardiaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insuffisance ou arrêt de transmission dans le système de conduction cardiaque. 1, record 13, French, - blocage%20cardiaque
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- bloqueo cardíaco
1, record 13, Spanish, bloqueo%20card%C3%ADaco
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Interrupción, en algún punto de su trayecto, de la conducción del impulso eléctrico que determina la actividad cardíaca. 2, record 13, Spanish, - bloqueo%20card%C3%ADaco
Record 14 - internal organization data 2011-12-22
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 14
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- tocainide
1, record 14, English, tocainide
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tocainide belongs to the group of medicines known as antiarrhythmics. It is used to correct irregular heartbeats to a normal rhythm. Tocainide produces its helpful effects by slowing nerve impulses in the heart and making the heart tissue less sensitive. 1, record 14, English, - tocainide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Tonocard. 2, record 14, English, - tocainide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C11H16N2O 2, record 14, English, - tocainide
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 14
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- tocaïnide
1, record 14, French, toca%C3%AFnide
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Tonocard. 2, record 14, French, - toca%C3%AFnide
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C11H16N2O 2, record 14, French, - toca%C3%AFnide
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-11-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 15
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- propafenone
1, record 15, English, propafenone
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Propafenone is used to treat arrhythmias and to maintain a normal heart rate. It acts on the heart muscle to improve the heart's rhythm. 2, record 15, English, - propafenone
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Active ingredient commonly sold under the name Rythmol. 3, record 15, English, - propafenone
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C21H27NO3 3, record 15, English, - propafenone
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 15
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- propafénone
1, record 15, French, propaf%C3%A9none
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La propafénone appartient à la classe des médicaments appelés antiarrhythmiques. Elle s'utilise pour soigner certaines anomalies du rythme cardiaque. Elle agit en ralentissant la fréquence des impulsions nerveuses qui stimulent le cœur et en rendant le cœur moins susceptible de réagir à des stimulations anormales. 2, record 15, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Principe actif couramment commercialisé sous le nom de Rythmol. 3, record 15, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C21H27NO3 3, record 15, French, - propaf%C3%A9none
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 15
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- propafenona
1, record 15, Spanish, propafenona
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Electrodiagnosis
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Holter monitoring
1, record 16, English, Holter%20monitoring
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedure enabling the ECG to be recorded and stored over many hours using a portable tape recorder. 2, record 16, English, - Holter%20monitoring
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Evaluation is now generally computer-aided. Employed mainly for qualifying and quantifying disorders of heart rhythm; also for identifying periods of myocardial ischaemia. 2, record 16, English, - Holter%20monitoring
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Électrodiagnostiques
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- méthode de Holter
1, record 16, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20Holter
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- surveillance Holter 2, record 16, French, surveillance%20Holter
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2010-02-11
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Cardiovascular System
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- cardioverter 1, record 17, English, cardioverter
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An energy-storage capacitor-discharge type of condenser which is discharged with an inductance; it delivers a direct-current shock which restores normal rhythm of the heart. 2, record 17, English, - cardioverter
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- défibrillateur à synchronisation automatique
1, record 17, French, d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20%C3%A0%20synchronisation%20automatique
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon un médecin, chef de l'unité cardiopulmonaire, du Centre médical de la Défense nationale, le «cardioverter» est un défibrillateur directement branché sur l'ECG, et qui est activé devant l'onde R de façon automatique. 1, record 17, French, - d%C3%A9fibrillateur%20%C3%A0%20synchronisation%20automatique
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2006-03-28
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Medical Instruments and Devices
- Electrodiagnosis
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- implantable loop recorder
1, record 18, English, implantable%20loop%20recorder
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
- ILR 1, record 18, English, ILR
correct
Record 18, Synonyms, English
- insertable loop recorder 2, record 18, English, insertable%20loop%20recorder
correct
- ILR 3, record 18, English, ILR
correct
- ILR 3, record 18, English, ILR
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Smaller than a pack of gum, the Reveal insertable loop recorder is inserted just beneath the skin in the upper chest area in a brief outpatient procedure that typically takes 15 to 20 minutes. The Reveal insertable loop recorder continuously monitors the rate and rhythm of the heart. It works much like a black box in an airplane, whereby vital information is recorded during the actual fainting episode and can be played back later for detailed analysis. The Reveal insertable loop recorder can continuously record the heart's rate and rhythm for up to 14 months. 4, record 18, English, - implantable%20loop%20recorder
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et appareillages médicaux
- Électrodiagnostiques
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- moniteur ECG implantable
1, record 18, French, moniteur%20ECG%20implantable
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En matière de diagnostic et contrôles, Medtronic propose des systèmes de diagnostic implantables (moniteur ECG implantable) conçus pour enregistrer sur 14 mois les troubles du rythme chez les patients sujets à des syncopes inexpliquées. 2, record 18, French, - moniteur%20ECG%20implantable
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-10-15
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- flutter
1, record 19, English, flutter
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A disturbance of normal heart rhythm that, like fibrillation, may affect atria or ventricles. 1, record 19, English, - flutter
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- flutter
1, record 19, French, flutter
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tachycardies auriculaires de fréquence rapide (entre 220 et 320/min) caractérisées par une activité régulière et monomorphe des oreillettes. 1, record 19, French, - flutter
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-10-02
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- defibrillation
1, record 20, English, defibrillation
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act to arrest the fibrillation of(heart muscle) by applying electric shock across the chest, thus depolarizing the heart cells and allowing normal rhythm to return. 1, record 20, English, - defibrillation
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- défibrillation
1, record 20, French, d%C3%A9fibrillation
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Choc électrique externe visant à rétablir un rythme cardiaque normal. 2, record 20, French, - d%C3%A9fibrillation
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 20, Main entry term, Spanish
- desfibrilación
1, record 20, Spanish, desfibrilaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 20, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
restablecimiento del ritmo normal del corazón mediante medicamentos o electroshock 1, record 20, Spanish, - desfibrilaci%C3%B3n
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