Is tachycardia dangerous?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 24, 2024
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If the patient frequently experiences this type of tachycardia with a heart rate exceeding one hundred beats per minute, it is recommended that the patient visit a hospital to undergo an electrocardiogram examination. If tachycardia is confirmed, it is advised to identify the underlying cause. For tachycardia occurring under conditions of anxiety or stress, it is advised that the patient actively manage and control their heart rate to alleviate symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness.

If the patient presents with other complications, especially conditions like coronary heart disease or diabetes with hypertension, it is crucial to actively manage the tachycardia. Sometimes, medication may be necessary to treat this condition.

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Does tachycardia cause fever?

Tachycardia does not cause fever, but fever can cause tachycardia. During a fever, the body's metabolism increases and the heart rate speeds up, a phenomenon commonly seen in colds, viral infections, and bacterial infections. After a clear diagnosis through blood tests, effective medication treatment should be administered. Once the body temperature normalizes, the tachycardia will be relieved. If the tachycardia is not caused by fever, an electrocardiogram should be conducted to determine the cause of the tachycardia, and effective medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor to adjust it.

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How to quickly recover from tachycardia?

If a patient experiences tachycardia, it needs to be actively addressed, and the patient is advised to go to the hospital to get an electrocardiogram. If the heart rate is too fast, it can lead to an increased myocardial oxygen consumption, resulting in states of ischemia and hypoxia. It is currently necessary to visit the hospital promptly for treatment to improve this condition of myocardial tachycardia or myocardial ischemia. Some medications that improve myocardial function can be used to control the ventricular rate. For sinus tachycardia, no special treatment is required; regular monitoring is sufficient. In terms of treatment, symptomatic treatment is primarily emphasized, along with rest, particularly establishing a good routine. Adjusting the frequency of deep inhalation or exhalation can also bring improvement.

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Is tachycardia dangerous?

If the patient frequently experiences this type of tachycardia with a heart rate exceeding one hundred beats per minute, it is recommended that the patient visit a hospital to undergo an electrocardiogram examination. If tachycardia is confirmed, it is advised to identify the underlying cause. For tachycardia occurring under conditions of anxiety or stress, it is advised that the patient actively manage and control their heart rate to alleviate symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness. If the patient presents with other complications, especially conditions like coronary heart disease or diabetes with hypertension, it is crucial to actively manage the tachycardia. Sometimes, medication may be necessary to treat this condition.

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Can tachycardia resolve on its own?

Tachycardia can resolve on its own, but this is typically under physiological conditions. Especially in situations of stress or emotional excitement, tachycardia can resolve on its own. However, if it is due to a pathological disease, this is not the case. Particularly, it is important to re-examine the electrocardiogram, monitor changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse. If the heart rate is too fast and blood pressure is elevated, sometimes active treatment and symptom control are necessary. Additionally, if it cannot resolve on its own, it is first necessary to rule out coronary heart disease, psychological disorders, and other pathological changes that might cause this condition.

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What is the pulse rate for tachycardia?

Under normal circumstances, each heartbeat of a healthy individual generates one pulse, with the pulse rate being equal to the heart rate. During tachycardia, the pulse rate increases. If the heart rate and pulse rate are not the same, it indicates arrhythmia. This discrepancy between pulse rate and heart rate can be caused by severe arrhythmias, such as ventricular premature beats, atrial premature beats, atrial fibrillation, and significant atrioventricular block. This condition occurs because the strength and speed of heartbeats vary, with some weak heartbeats not being strong enough to be reflected in the pulse, leading to an inconsistency between heartbeats and pulse. This condition requires an electrocardiogram.