Glossary

arrhythmia is the medical terms for a disturbance of the heart’s natural rhythm.

• tachycardia refers to when the heart beats too fast.
• bradycardia is when the heart beats too slowly.

foetal membranes are the membranes surrounding the foetus.

EVR (early virological response) – a 99% (2-log ) drop in HCV viral load after 12 weeks of HCV treatment.

methadone – a man-made opiate that used to treat heroin addiction. See also buprenorphine.

duration – how long in time.