A fast heart rate, also known as tachycardia, refers to a heart rate that is higher than the normal resting heart rate, which is typically between 60 to 100 beats per minute in adults. Tachycardia can be caused by various factors and may range from mild to severe depending on the underlying cause and the individual’s overall health. Some potential causes of a fast heart rate include:
The symptoms of tachycardia may include a rapid or pounding heartbeat, dizziness, shortness of breath, chest pain, lightheadedness, and fainting in severe cases.
Treatment for fast heart rate depends on the underlying cause and the severity of symptoms. In some cases, managing stress, avoiding stimulants, staying hydrated, and making lifestyle changes can help regulate the heart rate. However, if tachycardia is caused by an underlying medical condition or if it becomes persistent and bothersome, medical evaluation and treatment are essential.
If you or someone you know experiences a persistently fast heart rate or if there are accompanying symptoms like chest pain, fainting, or severe dizziness, seek immediate medical attention. A healthcare professional can diagnose the cause of tachycardia through various tests, and depending on the findings, they may recommend medication, lifestyle changes, or other interventions to manage the condition.
RCC Cardiac Urgent Care is accessible same-day care for non-life-threatening cardiac symptoms, including:
PLEASE NOTE: that this is NOT a traditional Urgent Care Center treating any and all ailments. Our facility is ONLY for cardiac related symptoms.
At our Penn Cardiology Specialty Network facility, you will will be cared for by our team of cardiac specialists, and receive access to our state-of-the-art diagnostic testing, including:
We will work with your primary or referring physicians to develop a plan of treatment that is suited to meet your individual needs.
We also provide accessible same-day care for non-life-threatening vascular symptoms, including:
As more and more complex procedures are performed in the outpatient and inpatient setting, the risk of perioperative cardiac complication increases. Regional Cardiology Consultants’ dedicated team specializes in providing the accurate and timely pre-op clearance required by patients.
Our services include:
Better yet, all services can be performed in the convenience of our offices. In most cases, we can have a preliminary report for your physician the same day as our consult and a folder containing everything you need to proceed with planned surgery including the transcribed pre-op consult, EKG with interpretation, and any other testing required to be cleared for your procedure.
Regional Cardiology Consultants is dedicated to providing quality, comprehensive, state of the art, compassionate, cost-effective and timely medical services in the promotion of improved health for the community of the greater Philadelphia and New Jersey areas.
