Tachycardia - Symptom, Treatment and cause of Tachycardia

Tachycardia Description

(Ventricular Tachycardia)

Normally the heart beats without any conscious awareness. If a patient becomes aware of the heartbeat, it is usually because it is beating faster than normal (tachycardia).

Tachycardia Cause

Exertion, fear or emotion, eating or drinking too much caffeine (eg. colas, coffee), smoking, diseases (eg. anemia, overactive thyroid gland, cancer, chronic kidney or liver disease), numerous heart disease (eg. paroxysmal atrial or ventricular tachycardia), and drugs (eg. thyroxine, appetite suppressants).

Tachycardia Symptom

Rapid heart beat and pulse, tiredness, and patients feel the cold more than normal.

Investigation

ECG (electrocardiograph) shows tachycardia and sometimes its cause. Blood and other tests necessary to find cause.

Tachycardia Treatment

Depends on cause.

Complications

Heart failure a possibility with some causes.

Prognosis of Tachycardia

Depends on cause.