tachycardia

[ tak-i-kahr-dee-uh ]

noun

, Medicine/Medical.

1. excessively rapid heartbeat.

tachycardia

/ ˌtækɪˈkɑːdɪˌæk; ˌtækɪˈkɑːdɪə /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• tachycardiac, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tachycardia¹

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

Example Sentences

Others can develop something called POTS, which stands for postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, and can cause sharp spikes in the heart rate and dizziness.

From Los Angeles Times

In many cases of supraventricular tachycardia, the abnormal heart rhythm is caused by a small short-circuit in the heart's electrical circuitry.

From Science Daily

A complex condition, heart failure can have diverse triggers, including a past heart attack, viral infection or chronic arrhythmias such as ventricular tachycardia.

From Science Daily

A couple of days later, graver symptoms started to appear: gastrointestinal issues, tachycardia, panic attacks, and extreme fatigue that kept him sleeping 20 hours a day.

From Salon

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

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• cardiovascular disease
• congestive heart failure