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What is tachycardia?

Retry Correct Incorrect Although a heart rate of 100 BPM or more isn’t always a cause for concern, it’s worth being aware of because tachycardia can be a sign of various heart conditions that cause irregular rhythms.

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What is tachycardia?

• An irregular heart rate that’s too weak to be considered healthy
• A state in which a patient doesn’t have a detectable heart rate
• A heart rate of 100 beats-per-minute or more
• A more technical name for a heart attack