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Tachycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Slowing a fast heart rate. A fast heart rate may correct itself. But sometimes medicine or other treatments are needed to slow down the heartbeat. Ways to slow a fast heart rate include: Vagal maneuvers. Simple but specific actions such as coughing, bearing down as if passing stool or putting an ice pack on the face can help slow down the heart ...
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Exercise intensity: How to measure it - Mayo Clinic
Your heart rate. Your heart rate offers a more fact-based look at exercise intensity. In general, the higher the heart rate during physical activity, the higher the exercise intensity. You can use either way of gauging exercise intensity. If you like technology, you can check your heart rate with an activity tracker that includes a heart rate ...
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Heart arrhythmia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
A heart-healthy lifestyle can help prevent heart damage that can trigger some heart arrhythmias. Types. In general, heart arrhythmias are grouped by the speed of the heart rate. For example: Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is a fast heartbeat. The heart rate is greater than 100 beats a minute. Bradycardia (brad-e-KAHR-dee-uh) is a slow heartbeat.
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Tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Causes. Tachycardia is an increased heart rate for any reason. If a fast heart rate is caused by exercise or stress, it's called sinus tachycardia. Sinus tachycardia is a symptom, not a condition. Most heart conditions can lead to different forms of tachycardia. Irregular heart rhythms, called arrhythmias, are one cause.
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How to take your pulse - Mayo Clinic
A pulse is the heart rate. It's the number of times the heart beats in one minute. The pulse can be measured using the radial artery in the wrist or the carotid artery in the neck. Heart rates vary from person to person. Knowing your heart rate can help you gauge your heart health.
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Heart disease - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
It can lead to a heart attack, chest pain or a stroke. Symptoms of coronary artery disease can include: Chest pain, chest tightness, chest pressure and chest discomfort, called angina. Shortness of breath. Pain in the neck, jaw, throat, upper belly or back. Pain, numbness, weakness or coldness in the legs or arms if the blood vessels in those ...
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Heart rate: What's normal? - Mayo Clinic
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Generally, a lower heart rate at rest implies more efficient heart function and better cardiovascular fitness. For example, a well-trained athlete might have a normal resting heart rate closer to 40 beats per minute. To measure your heart rate, simply check your pulse.
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Supraventricular tachycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) is a type of irregular heartbeat, also called an arrhythmia. It's a very fast or erratic heartbeat that affects the heart's upper chambers. SVT also is called paroxysmal supraventricular tachycardia. The typical heart beats about 60 to 100 times a minute.
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Bradycardia - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic
Diagnosis. To diagnose bradycardia, a health care provider will usually perform a physical exam and listen to your heart with a stethoscope. He or she may ask you questions about your symptoms and medical history. Your health care provider may recommend tests to check your heart rate and see if you have a heart problem that can cause bradycardia.
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Bradycardia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic
Bradycardia (brad-e-KAHR-dee-uh) is a slow heart rate. The hearts of adults at rest usually beat between 60 and 100 times a minute. If you have bradycardia, your heart beats fewer than 60 times a minute. Bradycardia can be a serious problem if the heart rate is very slow and the heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to the body.
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