Tachycardia
noun
Tachycardia is a condition where the heart beats faster than normal, usually over 100 beats per minute when at rest.
The doctor diagnosed her with tachycardia after examining her heart rate.

Usage tips
Formal
rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm, palpitations
noun
Tachycardia is a condition where the heart beats faster than normal, usually over 100 beats per minute when at rest.
The doctor diagnosed her with tachycardia after examining her heart rate.

Usage tips
Formal
rapid heartbeat, heart rhythm, palpitations
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Medical Context
In medical discussions, 'tachycardia' often needs to be understood as distinct from normal variations in heart rate.
It's important to know your typical heart rate to recognize tachycardia.\r\n Stress Management
Medical Context
In medical discussions, 'tachycardia' often needs to be understood as distinct from normal variations in heart rate.
It's important to know your typical heart rate to recognize tachycardia.\r\n Stress Management
Medical Context
In medical discussions, 'tachycardia' often needs to be understood as distinct from normal variations in heart rate.
It's important to know your typical heart rate to recognize tachycardia.\r\n Stress Management
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