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FREQUENCE CARDIAQUE [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- resting heart rate
1, record 1, English, resting%20heart%20rate
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- RHR 1, record 1, English, RHR
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the number of heart beats per minute while [a person is] at rest ... 1, record 1, English, - resting%20heart%20rate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque au repos
1, record 1, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20au%20repos
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- FCR 2, record 1, French, FCR
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de battements de cœur par minute chez une personne au repos. 3, record 1, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20au%20repos
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ritmo cardiaco en reposo
1, record 1, Spanish, ritmo%20cardiaco%20en%20reposo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número de latidos por minuto del corazón cuando se está despierto y descansado. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ritmo%20cardiaco%20en%20reposo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- maximum heart rate
1, record 2, English, maximum%20heart%20rate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MHR 2, record 2, English, MHR
correct
- HRmax 3, record 2, English, HRmax
correct, see observation
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- maximal heart rate 4, record 2, English, maximal%20heart%20rate
correct
- MHR 5, record 2, English, MHR
correct
- HRmax 4, record 2, English, HRmax
correct, see observation
- MHR 5, record 2, English, MHR
- max heart rate 6, record 2, English, max%20heart%20rate
correct
- MHR 2, record 2, English, MHR
correct
- HRmax 7, record 2, English, HRmax
correct, see observation
- MHR 2, record 2, English, MHR
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Maximum heart rate is the highest number of beats your heat can pump per minute when it's under high stress (physical or otherwise). You can estimate your maximum heart rate using your age and a simple equation. You simply subtract your age from 220. 2, record 2, English, - maximum%20heart%20rate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Maximum heart rates can vary from person to person and they are not an indicator of physical fitness. 2, record 2, English, - maximum%20heart%20rate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HRmax: sometimes written HRmax. 8, record 2, English, - maximum%20heart%20rate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque maximale
1, record 2, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FCM 2, record 2, French, FCM
correct, feminine noun
- FCmax 3, record 2, French, FCmax
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fréquence cardiaque maximale (FCM) désigne le nombre limite de battements que le cœur peut effectuer en 1 minute. Théorique, cette valeur indique aux sportifs jusqu'où pousser l'effort. Elle se calcule par soustraction de l'âge au nombre 220. 2, record 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20maximale
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
FCmax : s'écrit parfois FCmax. 4, record 2, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20maximale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sports Equipment and Accessories
- Hygiene and Health
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- heart rate monitor
1, record 3, English, heart%20rate%20monitor
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- HRM 1, record 3, English, HRM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et accessoires de sport
- Hygiène et santé
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- cardiofréquencemètre
1, record 3, French, cardiofr%C3%A9quencem%C3%A8tre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cardio 1, record 3, French, cardio
correct, masculine noun, familiar
- moniteur de fréquence cardiaque 2, record 3, French, moniteur%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Certaines montres sont dépourvues d'un] cardiofréquencemètre [...] Il [...] existe deux types de cardio[s]; les cardio[s] utilisant une ceinture thoracique et les cardio[s] poignet. 1, record 3, French, - cardiofr%C3%A9quencem%C3%A8tre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-12-07
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Pregnancy
- The Heart
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- fetal heart rate 1, record 4, English, fetal%20heart%20rate
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Key term(s)
- foetal heart rate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Grossesse
- Cœur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque fœtale
1, record 4, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20f%26oelig%3Btale
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-07-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pregnancy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fetal heart rate monitoring
1, record 5, English, fetal%20heart%20rate%20monitoring
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fetal heart rate monitoring is the process of checking the condition of your baby during labor and delivery by monitoring his or her heart rate with special equipment. 2, record 5, English, - fetal%20heart%20rate%20monitoring
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Grossesse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- surveillance de la fréquence cardiaque fœtale
1, record 5, French, surveillance%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20f%26oelig%3Btale
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- surveillance du cœur fœtal 2, record 5, French, surveillance%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur%20f%26oelig%3Btal
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation systématique d'un appareil électronique pour la surveillance de la fréquence cardiaque fœtale est actuellement remise en question. En effet, son association à un taux plus élevé de naissances par césarienne n'a pas amélioré le pronostic fœtal, ce dernier ayant atteint un plateau; on doute donc de son efficacité [...] 1, record 5, French, - surveillance%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20f%26oelig%3Btale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Cardiovascular System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Heart Rate Variability - Sub Study of Parr 2
1, record 6, English, Heart%20Rate%20Variability%20%2D%20Sub%20Study%20of%20Parr%202
Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. 1, record 6, English, - Heart%20Rate%20Variability%20%2D%20Sub%20Study%20of%20Parr%202
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Système cardio-vasculaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Sous-étude de l'étude Parr 2-Variabilité de la fréquence cardiaque
1, record 6, French, Sous%2D%C3%A9tude%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20Parr%202%2DVariabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
feminine noun, Ontario
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De l'Institut de cardiologie de l'Université d'Ottawa. 1, record 6, French, - Sous%2D%C3%A9tude%20de%20l%27%C3%A9tude%20Parr%202%2DVariabilit%C3%A9%20de%20la%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-07-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- heart rate
1, record 7, English, heart%20rate
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The number of heartbeats per minute. 2, record 7, English, - heart%20rate
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Heart Rate. The frequency of contraction is an important determinant of cardiac performance and one of the most important mechanisms available to increase the cardiac output (cardiac output = stroke volume X heart rate), provided that the venous return is increased 1, record 7, English, - heart%20rate
Record 7, Key term(s)
- HR
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque
1, record 7, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre de battements cardiaque pendant une minute. 2, record 7, French, - fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Corazón
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- frecuencia cardíaca
1, record 7, Spanish, frecuencia%20card%C3%ADaca
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- indice cardíaco 2, record 7, Spanish, indice%20card%C3%ADaco
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Número de latidos cardíacos por minuto. 1, record 7, Spanish, - frecuencia%20card%C3%ADaca
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-10-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- The Heart
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- working heart rate
1, record 8, English, working%20heart%20rate
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- WHR 2, record 8, English, WHR
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cœur
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque à l'effort
1, record 8, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20%C3%A0%20l%27effort
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1986-11-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- target heart rate 1, record 9, English, target%20heart%20rate
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- fréquence cardiaque cible
1, record 9, French, fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque%20cible
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-06-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Exerpacer 1, record 10, English, Exerpacer
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- heart rate indicator 1, record 10, English, heart%20rate%20indicator
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- indicateur de fréquence cardiaque 1, record 10, French, indicateur%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir source pour contexte. 2, record 10, French, - indicateur%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20cardiaque
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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