tachycardia
noun
tachy·car·dia
ˌta-ki-ˈkär-dē-ə 
: relatively rapid heart action whether physiological (as after exercise) or pathological compare bradycardia
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Postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) is a form of autonomic dysfunction.
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Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Slow and Fast Heart Rates A child's pulse rate can be normal, fast (tachycardia), or slow (bradycardia).
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS
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Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Long COVID symptoms may flare up, as could those associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a blood circulation disorder.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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Heidi Cope, Health, 6 Nov. 2024
Slow and Fast Heart Rates A child's pulse rate can be normal, fast (tachycardia), or slow (bradycardia).
—Vincent Iannelli, Parents, 30 July 2024
In 2019, Karina Drury was diagnosed with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, POTS
Comments
Growing up, Karina Drury would constantly experiences episodes of fainting.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Long COVID symptoms may flare up, as could those associated with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, a blood circulation disorder.
—Alyssa Hui, Health, 28 Oct. 2024
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tachycardia
noun
tachy·car·dia
ˌtak-i-ˈkärd-ē-ə
: relatively rapid heart action whether physiological (as after exercise) or pathological see junctional tachycardia, paroxysmal tachycardia, sinus tachycardia, ventricular tachycardia compare bradycardia
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