Diseases
tachycardia
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Overview
Tachycardia is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia. A fast heart rate isn't always a concern. For instance, the heart rate typically rises during exercise or as a response to stress.Oct 22, 2022
Symptoms
- chest pain
- sensation of a racing, pounding heartbeat or flopping in the chest
- fainting (syncope)
- lightheadedness
- rapid pulse rate
Causes
- tachycardia is an increased heart rate for any reason. it can be a usual rise in heart rate caused by exercise or a stress response (sinus tachycardia). sinus tachycardia is considered a symptom, not a disease.
Risk factors
- family history.
- aging
Diagnosis
- coronary angiogram.
- electrocardiogram (ecg or ekg).
- echocardiogram.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is tachycardia?
Tachycardia is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia. A fast heart rate isn't always a concern. For instance, the heart rate typically rises during exercise or as a response to stress.Oct 22, 2022
What are the symptoms of tachycardia?
chest pain, sensation of a racing, pounding heartbeat or flopping in the chest, fainting (syncope), lightheadedness, rapid pulse rate
What causes tachycardia?
tachycardia is an increased heart rate for any reason. it can be a usual rise in heart rate caused by exercise or a stress response (sinus tachycardia). sinus tachycardia is considered a symptom, not a disease.
Which medicines are used for tachycardia?
adenosine, diltiazem, esmolol, verapamil
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