Tachycardia
Tachycardia
Causes, Symptoms, and Management Strategies
Tachycardia refers to a fast heart rate — a highly-treatable but potentially life-threatening condition. The skilled cardiologists at Phoenix Heart have extensive experience diagnosing and treating all types of tachycardia, promoting your heart health, and supporting your overall well-being. If you have signs of tachycardia or want a risk assessment, request an appointment online today or call the nearest office. Phoenix Heart welcomes patients at six locations in Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, Anthem, Black Canyon City, Cottonwood, and Avondale, Arizona.
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Tachycardia Q&A
What is tachycardia?
You can develop several types of tachycardia, including:
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Atrial fibrillation:
Fast, irregular heartbeat originating in the heart’s upper chambers -
Atrial flutter:
Rapid heart rate of 250-350 beats per minute in the upper chambers -
Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia:
Fast, regular heart beat in the upper chambers -
Paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia:
Fast, regular beat above the lower chambers -
Ventricular tachycardia:
Fast, regular beating in the lower heart chambers -
Ventricular fibrillation:
The lower chambers rapidly quiver
What causes tachycardia?
What are the symptoms of tachycardia?
Depending on the type of tachycardia, you may not feel the change in your heart rate. Or you may have several possible symptoms because a rapidly beating heart can’t send enough blood out to your body.
You may experience:
How is tachycardia treated?
You may also need treatment for high blood pressure or high cholesterol, beginning with lifestyle modifications like eating a healthy diet, getting exercise, losing weight, and limiting the amount of caffeine and alcohol you drink.
Some people may need surgery to stop abnormal electrical signals responsible for their tachycardia.
Don’t wait to seek help for tachycardia. Call Phoenix Heart or request an appointment online today.
