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... > Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms > Pathologic Processes > Arrhythmias, Cardiac > Tachycardia > Tachycardia, Supraventricular > Tachycardia, Sinus
... > Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Arrhythmias, Cardiac > Tachycardia > Tachycardia, Supraventricular > Tachycardia, Sinus
... > Cardiovascular Diseases > Heart Diseases > Cardiac Conduction System Disease > Tachycardia > Tachycardia, Supraventricular > Tachycardia, Sinus

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Tachycardia, Sinus  

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Entry terms

  • Sinus Tachycardia
  • Sinus Tachycardias
  • Tachycardias, Sinus

Scope note

  • Simple rapid heartbeats caused by rapid discharge of impulses from the SINOATRIAL NODE, usually between 100 and 180 beats/min in adults. It is characterized by a gradual onset and termination. Sinus tachycardia is common in infants, young children, and adults during strenuous physical activities.

History note

  • 91(87); was see under TACHYCARDIA, SUPRAVENTRICULAR 1987-90

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D013616

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