Not Medical Advice: A number of conditions can cause a rapid heart rate and tachycardia symptoms. It's important to get a prompt, accurate diagnosis and appropriate care.
If you faint, have difficulty breathing or have chest pain lasting more than a few minutes, get emergency care, or call 911 or your local emergency number.
Tachycardia-related signs and symptoms:
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Lightheadedness
Rapid pulse rate
Heart palpitations
Fainting (syncope)
A heart palpitation is the sensation that your heart has skipped a beat or added an extra beat. It may feel like your heart is racing, pounding, or fluttering. You may become overly aware of your heartbeat. This sensation is sometimes also felt in the neck, throat, or chest. While you are having palpitations, your heart rhythm may or may not be abnormal.
See a list of possible causes (in order from the most common to the least), courtesy of Healthline.com.
The treatment goals for tachycardia are to slow a fast heart rate when it occurs, prevent future episodes and minimize complications. A fast heartbeat may correct itself, and you may be able to slow your heart rate using simple physical movements.
However, you may need medication or other medical treatment to slow down your heartbeat. Here are ways to slow your heartbeat.
For more expert info about tachycardia, go to www.mayoclinic.org.