Is sinus tachycardia a serious heart condition?
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Is sinus tachycardia a serious heart condition?
Tachycardia may not cause any symptoms or complications. But if left untreated, some forms of tachycardia can lead to serious health problems, including heart failure, stroke or sudden cardiac death.
What are four causes of sinus tachycardia?
What causes inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
- Caffeine.
- Alcohol.
- Nicotine.
- Illegal drugs such as cocaine.
- Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)
- Fever.
- Anxiety.
- Anemia.
Should I worry about sinus tachycardia?
While inappropriate sinus tachycardia is not life-threatening for most people, you should schedule an appointment with your doctor to discuss your risk. Complications of sinus tachycardia include: Blood clots. A blood clot could form and lead to a heart attack or stroke.
What happens if sinus tachycardia is left untreated?
Complications associated with sinus tachycardia include blood clots that could lead to a heart attack or stroke, heart failure, loss of consciousness, or sudden death.
Does anxiety cause sinus tachycardia?
Emotional stress or anxiety can trigger an increase in neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and epinephrine, which make the heart beat faster. Other potential causes of normal sinus tachycardia include: Less common causes of sinus tachycardia include: damage to cardiac tissue.
Can sinus tachycardia damage your heart?
How do you fix sinus tachycardia?
Treatments for sinus tachycardia may include:
- reducing caffeine intake.
- quitting smoking and avoiding other sources of nicotine.
- exercising regularly.
- drinking enough water.
- consuming less than 2,300 milligrams of sodium per day.
What does sinus tachycardia indicate?
Sinus tachycardia is an increase in your heart rate. In many cases, it’s a sign of something simple, such as vigorous exercise or having too much caffeine. In the case of IST, however, there’s no known cause. If you have IST, your doctor will work closely with you to come up with a treatment plan.
Should sinus tachycardia be treated?
Treatments for sinus tachycardia vary depending on the underlying cause but usually involve a combination of lifestyle changes, medication, and, in very rare instances, surgery. Doctors address the underlying cause or condition when treating normal sinus tachycardia and do not often treat the tachycardia itself.
