tachycardic
Abnormally rapid pulse
Tachycardic describes an abnormally rapid heart rate, typically above 100 beats per minute at rest.
The term is medical jargon, used in clinical settings: The patient presented tachycardic and short of breath.
Someone experiencing tachycardia—the noun form—is tachycardic.
Awareness of abnormal heartbeat
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- rapidMoving with haste
- pulseArterial blood throb
- heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
sinus · monitor · ECG · vital · signs · elevated · rate · output
Speed competition sport
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- flutteringLight, rapid movement
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
- breathlessLacking air, gasping
dizzy · lightheaded · faint · anxious · sweating · trembling · weakness · nausea
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
- feverElevated body temperature
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
- anemiaRed cell deficiency
hyperthyroidism · stress · anxiety · exertion · medication · epinephrine · adrenaline · cocaine
Cardiac rhythm medication
- adenosinePurine nucleoside in cells
- cardioversionArrhythmia correction procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
- medicationTherapeutic substance for illness
antiarrhythmic · vagal · maneuver · carotid · massage · pacemaker · defibrillator · metoprolol
palpitations
Awareness of abnormal heartbeat
- arrhythmiaAbnormal cardiac rhythm
- rapidMoving with haste
- pulseArterial blood throb
heartbeat · sinus · monitor · ECG · vital · signs · elevated · rate · output · auscultation
racing
Speed competition sport
- poundingForceful repeated striking
- flutteringLight, rapid movement
- chestRibcage region or strongbox
breathless · dizzy · lightheaded · faint · anxious · sweating · trembling · weakness · nausea · fatigue
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
- feverElevated body temperature
- dehydrationExcessive fluid loss
anemia · hyperthyroidism · stress · anxiety · exertion · medication · epinephrine · adrenaline · cocaine · amphetamine
beta-blocker
Cardiac rhythm medication
- adenosinePurine nucleoside in cells
- cardioversionArrhythmia correction procedure
- ablationRemoval by cutting, melting
medication · antiarrhythmic · vagal · maneuver · carotid · massage · pacemaker · defibrillator · metoprolol · digoxin