At rest, if the heart beats faster than usual, it is known as tachycardia or tachyarrhythmia. In adults, resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute is considered as tachycardia. Tachycardia can lead to heart failure, cardiac arrest, or stroke.
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Will ablation for atrial tachycardia make my POTS syndrome worse?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had POTS syndrome for 5 years and recently had loop recorder implanted. I have been told that I have atrial tachycardia and need ablation. Will ablation make POTS worse? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I assure you not to worry as everything is going to be fine soon. I have thoroughly gone through your case and can well understand your genuine concerns. No, cardiac ablation will not cause any derangements in your progressing disease of Postural Orthostatic Tachycardi... Read Full »
I developed tachycardia during my heavy menstruation. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, Last month, I did a health check-up, and everything was fine. Later, I had my cycle a little heavy compared to my regular one. I felt quite weak. I went for an ECG in a local diagnostic center. It showed tachycardia and an early transition posterior infarct. I am very prone to anxiety.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From the limited details on this case that I have, it seems you are worried about the finding on the EKG (electrocardiogram) as an early transition infarct of the posterior wall. As you had a recent heavy menstrual bleed and you were feeling sick, that is why you got... Read Full »
How to cure severe chest pain and high heart rate naturally?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 3 inches and a weight of 110 pounds. I am not taking any medicine. I am having chest pain for a month and high heart rate, which is very painful in the night. I had an EKG which showed tachycardia. Can you please tell me what medicines ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A high heart rate in itself is nothing. It can be due to one of the many reasons. It can be starting right from inside the heart from the electrical system that causes the mechanical movements (pumping) of the heart. The thyroid gland is also responsible for a high he... Read Full »