What does tachycardia mean?

Tachycardia generally refers to the heart beating at a speed of more than 100 beats/min.

Tachycardia refers to the heart beating at a speed of more than 100 beats/min in adults at rest. There are many causes of tachycardia, which may be related to genetic factors, physiological factors, organic heart disease, systemic diseases and other reasons. Patients often present with symptoms such as palpitations, conscious feeling of stopping, chest tightness, and decreased activity tolerance. After most patients receive timely and regular treatment, their conditions can be Timely control and good prognosis.

If tachycardia is not treated in time, it can lead to the destruction of normal heart function and cause serious complications such as heart failure and cardiac arrest.