What Does Tachycardia Mean?
tak-ih-KAR-dee-ah
IPA: /ˌtæk.ɪˈkɑr.di.ə/
tak
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KAR
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Tachycardia is pronounced tak-ih-KAR-dee-ah
What does Tachycardia mean?
Tachycardia is a heart rate exceeding 100 beats per minute at rest.
How do you pronounce Tachycardia?
Tachycardia is pronounced "tak-ih-KAR-dee-ah". Syllables: tak - ih - kar - dee - ah.
When is Tachycardia used in medicine?
Vital sign abnormality on assessment. Triggers workup for underlying causes: pain, anxiety, hypovolemia, infection, PE, thyrotoxicosis, arrhythmia.
Word Parts & Etymology
Greek prefixtachy-fast, rapid
Greek rootkardiaheart
Common Misconceptions
Not all tachycardia is dangerous. Sinus tachycardia is a normal response to physiologic stress. The priority is identifying and treating the underlying cause.
Clinical Context
Vital sign abnormality on assessment. Triggers workup for underlying causes: pain, anxiety, hypovolemia, infection, PE, thyrotoxicosis, arrhythmia.
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