Customer question:
Can sinus tachycardia be fatal? Anonymous customer's question
Pharmacist's answer:
Sinus tachycardia is usually not fatal and often does not pose an immediate threat to life. The heart rate increase originates from the sinus node, the heart's natural pacemaker. This form of tachycardia usually responds to certain factors, such as physical activity, emotional stress, lack of sleep, or situations that require an increased heart rate.
In most cases, sinus tachycardia does not require specific treatment unless it causes unpleasant symptoms or is part of a broader medical problem. However, it is essential to consult your doctor if you notice irregularities in your heartbeat or if other symptoms are present. In some cases, sinus tachycardia can occur due to underlying diseases, which require special treatment. For example, if sinus tachycardia is associated with a defect in the heart valves, heart failure, or other heart problems.
What is sinus tachycardia?
Sinus tachycardia is a type of cardiac arrhythmia in which there is an increase in heart rate (tachycardia). However, this increased rate is still under the control of the sinus node. The sinus node is the heart's natural pacemaker, which generates electrical impulses and determines the heartbeat. In sinus tachycardia, the sinus node sends out faster electrical impulses than usual, leading to an accelerated heartbeat.
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