sinus tachycardia

[kbrett]

hi ive been told i have sinus tachycardia and im very worried i would like 2 ask u is it dangerous?

[kenkeith]

To provide some insight, the heart normally beats at a rate of about 60 to 100 beats per minute at rest. A rate faster than 100 beats a minute in an adult is called tachycardia. Most people experience transient rapid heartbeats, called sinus tachycardia, as a normal response to excitement, anxiety, stress, or exercise. If tachycardia occurs at rest or without a logical cause, however, it is considered abnormal...its not life threatening!

"Sinus tachycardias are most likely to occur in those who are easily excitable, suffer anxiety, or drink a lot of caffeine-containing beverages. They may also been seen in people with thyroid disease, with fevers, or with certain drugs (especially asthma and allergy medications)."  You may want to rule any serious condition with a checkup.

Thanks for sharing and if you have any further questions or comments you are welcome to respond.  

[grendslori]

No sinus tachycardia is not dangerous. Try not to worry about it.