Quatrefoil reentry
Quatrefoil Reentry
Quatrefoil Reentry (pronunciation: kwah-truh-foil ree-en-tree) is a term used in the field of Cardiology to describe a specific pattern of cardiac reentry that resembles the shape of a quatrefoil, a traditional architectural element.
Etymology
The term 'Quatrefoil Reentry' is derived from the French words 'quatre' meaning 'four' and 'feuille' meaning 'leaf'. The term 'reentry' is used in cardiology to describe the phenomenon where the electrical impulse in the heart travels in a circular or looping path, leading to a rapid heart rate or tachycardia.
Definition
Quatrefoil Reentry refers to a specific pattern of cardiac reentry where the electrical impulse travels in a path that resembles a quatrefoil shape. This pattern is often associated with certain types of tachycardia, including atrial fibrillation and ventricular tachycardia.
Related Terms
- Cardiac Reentry: A phenomenon in which the electrical impulse in the heart travels in a circular or looping path, leading to a rapid heart rate or tachycardia.
- Tachycardia: A rapid heart rate, typically over 100 beats per minute.
- Atrial Fibrillation: A type of tachycardia that occurs in the atria, the upper chambers of the heart.
- Ventricular Tachycardia: A type of tachycardia that occurs in the ventricles, the lower chambers of the heart.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quatrefoil reentry
- Wikipedia's article - Quatrefoil reentry
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