noun
- Plural of extrasystole; premature heartbeats that occur in addition to the normal heartbeat rhythm.
Usage: Medical/cardiology term; Usually used in plural form; Also called ectopic beats or premature contractions
Examples
- The patient's ECG showed several extrasystoles during the monitoring period.
- Extrasystoles can sometimes cause a sensation of heart palpitations or skipped beats.
- The cardiologist noted that the extrasystoles were benign and did not require treatment.
- Caffeine and stress can trigger extrasystoles in some individuals.
- The doctor explained that occasional extrasystoles are common and usually harmless.