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    Taquicardia (en. Tachycardia)

    /takikardia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A medical condition characterized by an accelerated heart rate, usually over 100 beats per minute.
    The patient presents with tachycardia, indicating a possible heart condition.
    El paciente presenta taquicardia, lo que indica una posible afección cardíaca.
    It can be a symptom of stress, anxiety, or an underlying medical condition.
    The tachycardia she experienced during the exam was due to nerves.
    La taquicardia que experimentó durante el examen era debido a los nervios.
    It can be classified as ventricular or supraventricular tachycardia.
    The doctor explained that ventricular tachycardia is more dangerous than supraventricular tachycardia.
    El médico explicó que la taquicardia ventricular es más peligrosa que la supraventricular.

    Etymology

    From the Greek 'tachy' (fast) and 'kardia' (heart).

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    paroxysmal tachycardia
    An episode of tachycardia that occurs suddenly.
    taquicardia paroxística
    supraventricular tachycardia
    Tachycardia that originates from the upper part of the heart.
    taquicardia supraventricular
    ventricular tachycardia
    Tachycardia that originates in the heart's ventricles.
    taquicardia ventricular

    Related Words

    heart disease
    Any disease that affects the heart.
    cardiopatía
    arrhythmia
    Disturbance of the heart's normal rhythm.
    arritmia
    ECG
    Electrocardiogram, a test to record the heart's electrical activity.
    ECG

    Slang Meanings

    heart racing
    When I climbed the stairs, I felt a 'heart racing.'
    Cuando subí las escaleras, me dio un 'correr el corazón'.
    feeling butterflies in the stomach
    I experienced tachycardia; it felt like I had butterflies in my stomach when I saw her.
    Me dio taquicardia, parecía que tenía mariposas en el estómago cuando la vi.