Tachycardia is also referred to as tachyarrhythmia. It is a condition in which the heart rate exceeds than the normal resting rate. Normal heartbeat rate is of 75 beats/minute. If the resting rate is above 100 beats per minute, this condition can be considered as tachycardia in the case of adults.

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Tachycardia is also referred to as tachyarrhythmia. It is a condition in which the heart rate exceeds than the normal resting rate. Normal heartbeat rate is of 75 beats/minute. If the resting rate is above 100 beats per minute, this condition can be considered as tachycardia in the case of adults.

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