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Tachycardia
Medical Questions » Tachycardia
| Name: Tachycardia |
| Also known as: Ventricular Tachycardia |
| Normally the heart beats without any conscious awareness. If a patient becomes aware of the heartbeat, it is usually because it is beating faster than normal (tachycardia). |
Causes of Tachycardia
Exertion, fear or emotion, eating or drinking too much caffeine (eg. colas, coffee), smoking, diseases (eg. anemia, overactive thyroid gland, cancer, chronic kidney or liver disease), numerous heart disease (eg. paroxysmal atrial or ventricular tachycardia), and drugs (eg. thyroxine, appetite suppressants). |
Symptoms of Tachycardia
Rapid heart beat and pulse, tiredness, and patients feel the cold more than normal. |
Tests for Tachycardia
EGG (electrocardiograph) shows tachycardia and sometimes its cause. Blood and other tests necessary to find cause. |
Treatment for Tachycardia
Depends on cause.
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Complications of Tachycardia of its treatment
Heart failure a possibility with some causes. |
Likely Outcome of Tachycardia
Depends on cause. |
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