Rapid Heartbeat

An young girl sits on the bed and suffers from rapid heartbeat

Rapid heartbeat, also known as tachycardia, is a condition in which the heart beats faster than usual. The average heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (BPM), but tachycardia is a heart rate greater than 100 BPM. There are many potential causes of tachycardia, including:

  1. Exercise or physical exertion

  2. Stress or anxiety

  3. Dehydration

  4. Caffeine or nicotine

  5. Medications that increase heart rate

  6. Heart conditions such as atrial fibrillation, ventricular tachycardia, or supraventricular tachycardia

  7. Thyroid problems

  8. Anemia or low blood pressure

Treatment for tachycardia depends on the underlying cause and severity of the symptoms. If you are experiencing a rapid heartbeat, it is essential to seek medical attention if the symptoms are severe, last for an extended period, or have a history of heart disease or other underlying medical conditions. Sometimes, lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, staying hydrated, and avoiding triggers such as caffeine or nicotine may be sufficient. In other cases, medications or procedures such as catheter ablation may be needed to manage the condition.

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