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Does sinus tachycardia increase your probability of a sudden cardiac arrest?

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No: However, there is a reason for sinus tachycardia which may lead to further cardiac difficulties. Get checked for possible reasons.

Answered 7/22/2012

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Dr. William Walsh answered

Specializes in Addiction Medicine

Depends: It does increase the risk in certain situations - in infection, after severe injury, or after a heart attack (myocardial infarction). You can have it from exercise or ever stress alone without much increase in risk... Unless you have heart disease.

Answered 7/17/2012

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