What should be paid attention to in daily life if someone has tachycardia?

Written by Li Hai Wen
Cardiology
Updated on May 19, 2025
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Patients with tachycardia need to pay attention to the following two aspects in their daily lives: First, maintain good living habits. Keep good habits, stable emotions, and avoid intense emotional fluctuations. Also, do not drink strong tea or coffee, as both contain caffeine, which can trigger or exacerbate tachycardia events. Additionally, avoid overeating or drinking excessively, and engage in appropriate exercise when the condition is stable. Second, adhere to standardized medication treatments. If medications are needed to control the heart rate, they should be taken under the guidance of a doctor, following a proper treatment regimen. Do not arbitrarily follow the advice of other patients when choosing medications for treatment.

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Is tachycardia dangerous?

If the patient frequently experiences this type of tachycardia with a heart rate exceeding one hundred beats per minute, it is recommended that the patient visit a hospital to undergo an electrocardiogram examination. If tachycardia is confirmed, it is advised to identify the underlying cause. For tachycardia occurring under conditions of anxiety or stress, it is advised that the patient actively manage and control their heart rate to alleviate symptoms such as palpitations and chest tightness. If the patient presents with other complications, especially conditions like coronary heart disease or diabetes with hypertension, it is crucial to actively manage the tachycardia. Sometimes, medication may be necessary to treat this condition.

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Can tachycardia resolve on its own?

Tachycardia can resolve on its own, but this is typically under physiological conditions. Especially in situations of stress or emotional excitement, tachycardia can resolve on its own. However, if it is due to a pathological disease, this is not the case. Particularly, it is important to re-examine the electrocardiogram, monitor changes in heart rate, blood pressure, and pulse. If the heart rate is too fast and blood pressure is elevated, sometimes active treatment and symptom control are necessary. Additionally, if it cannot resolve on its own, it is first necessary to rule out coronary heart disease, psychological disorders, and other pathological changes that might cause this condition.

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How to quickly recover from tachycardia?

If a patient experiences tachycardia, it needs to be actively addressed, and the patient is advised to go to the hospital to get an electrocardiogram. If the heart rate is too fast, it can lead to an increased myocardial oxygen consumption, resulting in states of ischemia and hypoxia. It is currently necessary to visit the hospital promptly for treatment to improve this condition of myocardial tachycardia or myocardial ischemia. Some medications that improve myocardial function can be used to control the ventricular rate. For sinus tachycardia, no special treatment is required; regular monitoring is sufficient. In terms of treatment, symptomatic treatment is primarily emphasized, along with rest, particularly establishing a good routine. Adjusting the frequency of deep inhalation or exhalation can also bring improvement.

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How many beats per minute is considered tachycardia?

Tachycardia refers to the phenomenon where the heartbeat exceeds 100 beats per minute. From a medical perspective, this can be classified into various types of tachycardia including sinus tachycardia, paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia, among others. If one experiences such symptoms, it is crucial to visit a hospital for proper checks. An electrocardiogram (ECG) should be done to determine the specific type of tachycardia. Additionally, a complete blood count should be performed to check for anemia that might be causing tachycardia. Thyroid function tests including TSH, T3, and T4 should be conducted to rule out hyperthyroidism as a possible cause. Also, an echocardiogram should be done to check for any structural heart diseases that might lead to tachycardia.

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Can atropine be used for tachycardia?

Tachycardia is a common and frequently occurring condition clinically, which can be observed in healthy populations as well as in those suffering from certain cardiac diseases causing tachycardia. The choice of medication should be made under the guidance of a doctor, and it is crucial not to misuse drugs arbitrarily. Tachycardia should not be treated with atropine, as its primary side effects can induce tachycardia. Using atropine can cause an already rapid heart rate to increase further, resulting in significant damage to the body. Tachycardia needs medications that inhibit sympathetic nerve excitement, commonly using receptor blockers, which can effectively suppress excessively rapid heart rhythms.