Heart health: the main symptoms of tachycardia are named

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Tachycardia is a condition in which the heart rate is more than 100 beats per minute. According to doctors, many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause it.

Usually a fast heartbeat is not a cause for concern, Mayo Clinic experts said. For example, heart rate increases during exercise or in response to stress. As a rule, tachycardia does not cause any symptoms or complications. Only some types of condition can lead to serious problems in the absence of treatment.

Symptoms

In general, tachycardia has several signs:

< li>sensation of rapid heartbeat or strong pounding in the chest;
• chest pain;
• dizziness;
• shortness of breath;
• frequent pulse.

Some people with tachycardia have no symptoms, and the condition is only discovered during a physical exam or heart examination for another reason.

When to see a doctor

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