Compare bradycardia with tachycardia.
A)Bradycardia is an abnormally weak ventricular contraction and tachycardia is an abnormally strong ventricular contraction.
B)Bradycardia is an abnormally strong ventricular contraction and tachycardia is an abnormally weak ventricular contraction.
C)Bradycardia is a heart rate above 100 beats per minute and tachycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute.
D)Bradycardia is a heart rate below 80 beats per minute and tachycardia is a heart rate above 120 beats per minute.
E)Bradycardia is a heart rate below 60 beats per minute and tachycardia is a heart rate above 100 beats per minute.

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Bradycardia is a condition where the heart rate is slower than normal, below 60 beats per minute. Tachycardia is a condition where the heart rate is faster than normal, above 100 beats per minute. Therefore, the best choice is E as it correctly defines both terms.

Compare Bradycardia with Tachycardia