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Tachycardia |
This can be compared to bradycardia which is an unusually slow heart rate, usually signified by a pulse under 60 beats per minute.
Ventricular tachycardia refers specifically to tachycardia that is initiated in the ventricles of the heart. You may have heard the slang "V-tach" used for this condition on medical television shows such as E.R. Supraventricular tachycardia is initiated in the area of the heart above the ventricles and is sometimes abbreviated SVT. There are many additional subtypes of tachycardia, but these are beyond the realm of focus here (MSDS's and related safety documents). See Further Reading below for more information.
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See also: bradycardia, palpitation.
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