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10-Nov-2007, 17:56
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TachycardiaIn healthy adults, the normal range of the heart rate is between 60 and 100bpm. A heart rate of over 100bpm is classed as tachycardia. Often, tachycardia is harmless, but on occasion, it can be life-threatening. Most people experience transient rapid heartbeats, called sinus tachycardia, as a normal response to excitement, anxiety, stress, or exercise. If tachycardia occurs at rest or without a logical cause, however, it is considered abnormal. Signs and Symptoms: Diziness. Shortness of Breath. Fainting. Blackout. Lightheadedness. Palpitations. Chest pain. Visual problems. Triggers/risk factors of tachycardia: Caffeine. Smoking. Physical activity. Stress. Excitement. Anxiety. Illicit drugs. Prescription drugs. Infection. Shock. Coronary artery disease. Cardiomyopathy. Damaged heart valves. Old age. Family history. Hyperthyroidism. Sleep apnea. Hypertension. Electrolyte imbalance.      |
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 Re: Tachycardia Checked as accurate - K (RM)
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