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What is the difference between palpitations and tachycardia?

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Fast vs irregular: Palpitations are irregular heart beats and tachycardia is a fast heart beat.

Dr Pizzo and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 7/1/2018

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Palpitations: Palpitations are extra heart beats felt as an unpleasant sensation. Tachycardia is rapid heart rate.

Answered 5/27/2019

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