A fast heart rate can have numerous causes, such as anxiety, dehydration or cardiac arrhythmia. Quick actions that engage the vagus nerve may slow it down. Accessibility statement Skip to main content ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually surprised at ...

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MD Tachycardia is a rapid heart rate that beats faster than 100 beats per minute for ...

A bounding pulse is when a person can feel their heart beating strongly. They may feel the pulse in their chest, neck, or wrists. This is often caused by anxiety or panic attacks, though in some ...

Target heart rate is a range that shows how fast your heart should be beating when you're exercising. It's considered an ideal zone for getting the most out of your workout without overworking. ...

You can slow a rapid heart rate, caused by anxiety and even cardiac arrhythmias, using a classic technique called vagal maneuvers. These are simple actions that engage the vagus nerve — the ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually ...

Pulseless ventricular tachycardia occurs when an abnormally rapid heart rate originating in the heart’s lower chambers makes a pulse undetectable. Emergency cardiac defibrillation is usually ...

Rapid Heart Rate and Future Drinking. Most healthy adults can reduce their risk of the health effects of alcohol by drinking in moderation. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are usually ...

Dr. Roach: I’m a 75-year-old woman who, for at least 10 years now, has been experiencing a rapid heart rate. My blood pressure, however, remains normal. In fact, doctors are ...