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tachycardia

American  
[tak-i-kahr-dee-uh] / ˌtæk ɪˈkɑr di ə /

noun

Medicine/Medical.
  1. excessively rapid heartbeat.


tachycardia British  
/ ˌtækɪˈkɑːdɪˌæk, ˌtækɪˈkɑːdɪə /

noun

  1. pathol abnormally rapid beating of the heart, esp over 100 beats per minute Compare bradycardia

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Etymology

Origin of tachycardia

First recorded in 1885–90; tachy- + -cardia

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Ardis has also claimed that people with A-fib can soak their feet in a tobacco leaf tea, and expect their condition, or other heart conditions like tachycardia, to disappear “forever.”

From Salon • Jan. 9, 2026

The information from the watch confirmed Ceresnak's suspicion that Connor had supraventricular tachycardia.

From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023

She had heart surgery last fall to treat supraventricular tachycardia, an irregularly fast heartbeat.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 31, 2023

Researchers will target a condition known as postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, that is marked by irregular heartbeat, dizziness and fatigue.

From Washington Times • Jul. 31, 2023

It should also be remembered that, if the patient is receiving digitalis in good dosage for broken compensation, tachycardia may be caused by an overaction of the digitalis.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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