Electrophysiology Terms

noun a rapid, irregular, and unsynchronized contraction of muscle fibers, particularly of the heart muscles

• Atrial fibrillation is a common type of irregular heartbeat.
• My grandpa has atrial fibrillation, but he manages it well with medication.
• I heard that stress can trigger fibrillation in some people.
• The political atmosphere was so tense, it felt like the country was in a state of fibrillation.

noun ARVC is an acronym for Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy, a rare genetic heart condition.

adjective ARVC can also be used as an adjective to describe something related to this heart condition.

• The patient was diagnosed with arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC).
• My friend's heart condition is called ARVC.
• ARVC is no joke, it can be a serious heart condition.
• In a way, ARVC is like a ticking time bomb in the heart.

noun A-fib is a shortened term for atrial fibrillation, a type of irregular heart rhythm.

adjective In medical terminology, 'a-fib' is commonly used as an adjective to describe conditions or treatments related to atrial fibrillation.

preposition The term 'a-fib' can also function as a preposition when used in phrases like 'in a-fib' to indicate the state of being in atrial fibrillation.

• Atrial fibrillation, commonly known as a-fib, is a type of irregular heartbeat that can increase the risk of stroke.
• My grandma was diagnosed with a-fib last year, but she's managing it well with medication.
• I heard John had a-fib, but he's doing alright now after getting a pacemaker.
• Dealing with a-fib in my personal life has taught me to appreciate the moments of calm and regularity.