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it often starts with a flutter in your
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chest suddenly your heart is racing
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pounding faster than it should and you
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wonder what's going on tacocardia isn't
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just a momentary scare it's a condition
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that if left unchecked can have serious
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consequences but the good
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news it's also highly manageable with
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the right knowledge and strategies tacic
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cardia refers to a heart rate that
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exceeds the normal resting range usually
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over 100 beats per minute while it can
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occur during exercise or stress
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persistent tacicardia might point to an
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underlying issue in your heart's
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system this rapid rhythm can be
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triggered by many things electrolyte
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imbalances high blood pressure fever
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anemia or even certain medications there
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are different types of tacicardia
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including atrial fibrillation super
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ventricular tacicardia and ventricular
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tacicardia each comes with its own risks
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approach that's why identifying the
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cause is key a cardiologist often begins
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with an electroc cardiogram ECG to
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capture your heart's activity and
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determine the type and severity of the
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condition the next step treatment
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tailored to your lifestyle and health in
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mild cases lifestyle modifications alone
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can slow your heart rate
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reducing caffeine avoiding stimulants
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managing stress and improving sleep
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quality all play a powerful role when
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lifestyle isn't enough medications like
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beta blockers or calcium channel
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blockers may be prescribed to control
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rhythm and rate for recurring or severe
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cases more advanced options include
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catheter ablation a minimally invasive
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procedure that targets and neutralizes
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the area of the heart causing abnormal
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signals in some cases an implantable
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device like a pacemaker or defibrillator
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might be recommended to keep your heart
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in check the most effective treatment is
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regular checkups listening to your body
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and acting early can make all the
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difference tacic cardia doesn't have to
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rule your life with a plan support and
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the right medical guidance your heart
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can beat in harmony again have you or
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someone close ever experienced episodes
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heartbeat what steps helped manage it or
