Tachycardia:
A term used to describe a condition in which the heart is beating at a faster than normal rate. Tachycardia can be due to many causes and is not necessarily a problem. Exercise, stress, excitement, and fear can all cause the heart to beat faster than normal and is a normal response to these factors. There are some heart conditions that can cause tachycardia that is not a normal response to normal daily activity. These tachcardias may be symptomatic and may require treatment. The treatment for most tachycardias is to remove the cause of the tachycardia and medicines to slow the heart rate. Some tachycardias require a procedure or surgery to correct the tachycardia.
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