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    Tachycardia, also called tachyarrhythmia, is a heart rate that exceeds the normal resting rate. [1] . In general, a resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute is accepted as tachycardia in adults. [1] . Heart rates above the resting rate may be normal (such as with exercise) or abnormal (such as with electrical problems within the heart).

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  2. Dec 15, 2023 · Tachycardia is a fast heart rate over 100 beats a minute caused by irregular heart rhythms. Learn about the types, symptoms, complications and treatments of tachycardia from Mayo Clinic.

  3. Ventricular tachycardia can occur due to coronary heart disease, aortic stenosis, cardiomyopathy, electrolyte imbalance, or a heart attack. [2] [3] Diagnosis is by an electrocardiogram (ECG) showing a rate of greater than 120 beats per minute and at least three wide QRS complexes in a row. [2]

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  5. Dec 15, 2023 · The goals of tachycardia treatment are to slow a rapid heartbeat and to prevent future episodes of a fast heart rate. If another health condition is causing tachycardia, treating the underlying problem may reduce or prevent episodes of a fast heartbeat.

  6. Mar 7, 2024 · Overview. Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. It's a very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers. SVT also is called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The typical heart beats about 60 to 100 times a minute.

  7. Jun 14, 2023 · Overview. Causes. Non-cardiac causes of tachycardia. Hypovolaemia and hypotension. Infections. Hyperthyroidism. Pulmonary embolism. Cardiac causes of tachycardia. Abnormalities of impulse formation. Re-entrant circuit. Bypass tracts. Types of tachycardia. Supraventricular tachycardia. Ventricular tachycardia. Flutter and fibrillation. Treatment.

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