Question 1

what is sinus tachycardia?

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Rapid atrial rate: if the rate originates from the ventricle it is a ventricular tachycardia

Question 2

what causes sinus tachycardia?

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Causes of IST: Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) occurs when the heart beats very quickly without a good reason. . Sometimes, IST results from inappropriate signaling of the nerves which increase the heart’s rate. The nerves that lower the heart’s rate may also not work well. Sometimes IST starts after a viral infection. Triggers of IST include: alcohol, nicotine, caffeine, cocaine &amp; hyperthyroidism.

Question 3

how can sinus tachycardia be detected?

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Sinus tach: It can be detected by doing an electrocardiogram (ECG) during an episode.

Question 4

how much sinus tachycardia affect you?

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Depends: Some people are more aware of their heart heart beats than others. By in itself sinus tachycardia is not life threatening but can be be uncomfortable. The more important  issue is -is the tachycardia appropriate? and what causes it? Your doctor will tell you after his/her evaluation

Question 5

can someone die from sinus tachycardia?

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Talk to your doctor : Sinus tachycardia refers to a fast heart rate i.e. Over 100 beats per minute. This is normal after exercise. Some people have a rapid resting heart rate. This places an increased oxygen demand on the heart. Normal hearts can tolerate this. Diseased hearts may not tolerate this and subsequently injury occurs due to a lack of oxygen reaching the heart muscle. Talk to your doctor re: your concerns.

Question 6

is innapropriate sinus tachycardia hereditary?

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Possibly.: There are reports of families, including multiple generations, with a persistent sinus tachycardia.  However, one should search for an underlying cause of the high heart rate first, such as hyperthyroidism, underlying inflammation , or some other condition which might increase ones metabolic rate.

Question 7

what medication is safe to take with sinus tachycardia?

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Unfortunately your: question is not clear. Do you mean what medications are safe to take to treat sinus tachycardia or do you mean what medications are safe to take to treat a different problem when you have sinus tachycardia? Please ask a clearer question so we can help you to get the answer you want.

Question 8

help! what can be causing symptomatic sinus tachycardia?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety plays a role: "symptomatic" means that you can feel the heart. The sinus node is the area in everyone's heart where the normal electrical heartbeat is generated. That is "sinus." a rapid heart beat is "tachycardia, " so symptomatic sinus tachycardia is a normal rapid heartbeat that is felt. Common causes include: anxiety, anemia, dehydration, excess thyroid hormone, and stimulants, (caffiene or some medication).

Question 9

would exercise benefit someone with episodic sinus tachycardia?

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Possibly, but: Sinus tachycardia is a finding not a diagnosis. Many causes for it. U need to see Ur doc to reach diagnosis before proceeding with exercise program. Good luck.

Question 10

hi does anyone have information on inappropiate sinus tachycardia. thanks in advance.?

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1st look for a cause: If this is new, a search for a cause is appropriate. Overactive thyroid, infection, anemia, lung, heart, or kidney disease, hormonal problems, cancer, malnutrition, reaction to herbal, over-the-counter, or prescription medications can be the culprit. Sometimes, there can be an abnormality of the heart's electrical system. If no cause if found, the symptoms can be managed with simple medications.

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