noun
- plural of tachycardia; abnormally rapid heart rates, typically over 100 beats per minute
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient experienced several episodes of tachycardias during the stress test.
- Different types of tachycardias require different treatment approaches.
- The cardiologist monitored the patient for recurring tachycardias.
- Caffeine can sometimes trigger tachycardias in sensitive individuals.
- The emergency room frequently treats patients with various tachycardias.
- Exercise-induced tachycardias are usually normal physiological responses.