Tachycardia: Fast Heart Rate Symptoms and Treatments with Dr. David Cork | San Diego Health

Many things can make your heart beat faster than normal, including anxiety, excitement, fear or exertion. However, if your heart starts beating rapidly for no apparent reason, you may have a type of heart rhythm disorder called tachycardia. In this video, San Diego Health host Susan Taylor talks with David Cork, MD, a cardiologist at Scripps Clinic Torrey Pines, about what causes tachycardia and why it is a concern. Learn more: www.scripps.org/7431yt
0:33 - Why is a fast heart rate bad for you?
1:34 - What are the different types of supraventricular tachycardia?
2:26 - What is sinus tachycardia?
3:12 - What causes tachycardia?
4:10 - Who is most at risk?
5:00 - When should you see a doctor?
6:05 - How do you treat tachycardia?
7:22 - What happens if it is left untreated?
8:22 - What devices are used to treat tachycardia?

[@jackgoldman1]

Thanks.

[@lornahaynes7886]

Thank you for sharing this information ❤

[@scrippshealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@blackrose474]

Fantastic information on Tachycardia: I have same problem for the last 37 years. I got through different treatment/ diagnosis, EKG, ETT, PFT, etc procedure but nothing has been traced uptil now. My heartbeat remains around 100 +...I feel my heartbeats sometimes very high.

[@scrippshealth]

We're happy to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@jadenmckennie]

@@scrippshealth hey i'm 12 and I have a heartbeat of 104 but when I use breathing techniques it goes back down to 80 but i'm stressed alot and have gone to camp for 2 weeks

[@muntahasidshaikh]

Pls tell me how to fix my palpitations prb about 3 yrs

[@BlueLineofthesky]

I love this channel. Can someone have a heart rate of 200 beats per minute for about 5 minutes and not notice? Even while resting on a chair in front of pc? Can you have no symptoms at 200 beats per minute?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, you will most likely feel symptoms like swelling, shortness of breath, and excessive fatigue if your heart rate exceeds 150bpm. You can learn more about tachycardia at www.scripps.org/news_items/7431-what-does-a-fast-heart-rate-mean-video

[@kathydaddeo8947]

My husband has sick sinus syndrome. I have tachycardia but have not had it captured yet on an EKG. It goes very high up to 245 but it doesn’t stay there it jumps all over the lot. The last time it happened I was in a cold sweat too.

[@scrippshealth]

Wow! We recommend meeting with your physician to make sure you're monitoring your tachycardia.

[@kathydaddeo8947]

@@scrippshealth Thank you and I did meet with him. He suggested that I purchase a home monitoring device which I have done. Should it happen again I can send him the EKG real time in a pdf file. Technology is marvelous!

[@FullTimePatient37]

Me too and hypoxia 70%.. I don't know what to do.. I'm a non-smoker drinker or obese

[@1776Rob2012]

Lately, donating plasma at CSL has been failure after failure. My pulse has been 105 - 111. I have 75 successful donations. Last 5 have been failure attempts. I lost my job. Maybe that's the issue.

[@scrippshealth]

We're sorry to hear you lost your job, Robert. If you have any concerns about your heartrate, we recommend speaking with your provider and they will be best suited to assist you.

[@user-mi3cq1oy8e]

I was born with mitro value prolapse. I've had heart palpitations my whole life. I also have thyroid problems, I can't gain weight easily get tired short of breath.

[@scrippshealth]

If there's anything we can do to help, please let us know!

[@user-fm4li7sh7l]

I have a heart rate of 125 bpm, ( I had an ablation about 1.5 years ago that cleared up my A-fib ) should I be corned about this current heart beat. I did , "Ask a Nurse " over the phone, she contacted my PCP; but my appointment is 5 days away, for an EKG., sould I be concerned for this wait?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, your physician will be best suited to assist you with this.

[@batman_2004]

I have slight elevated heart beat, about 103. Any concern?

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, if you have any concerns about your heartrate, we recommend speaking with your primary care physician as they will be the best person to assist you.

[@jameshughes1385]

I'm 59 years old. Been trying to donate plasma to get money, but they said my pulse rate was high, but everything else is fine. ?????

[@FullTimePatient37]

My heartbeat reaches 200 BPM it can last hours..i faint from Hypoxia too oxygen saturation 70% ..I wouldn't be even talking or moving I'm bed ridden with sever disability.. I don't know what to do 😢

[@scrippshealth]

Hi there, please reach out to your healthcare provider for assistance.

[@mustknow2487]

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