Glossary

Tachycardia

Tachycardia

Tachykardie·Also: Herzrasen

Tachycardia is the term for an excessively fast heartbeat of more than about 100 beats per minute at rest. It can occur harmlessly during exertion or excitement, but it can also be a sign of a heart or thyroid disorder.

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