electrical alternation

electrical alternation definition - medical

e·lec·tri·cal alternation (ĭ-lĕkˈtrĭ-kəl)

noun
A varied alternation in the activity of the heart indicative of myocardial disease as measured by an electrocardiograph. Also called electrical alternans.

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