A fast heartbeat can be caused by emotions like stress or anxiety. Dehydration, or drinking caffeine or other stimulants, can ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: A couple weeks ago, I had a sudden fast heartbeat with a very irregular and erratic pulse (approximately 150-161) for about six hours, along with a very low blood pressure, ranging ...

It's essential to seek emergency care if a rapid heartbeat is paired with confusion or chest pain. ER treatments for tachycardia include medications and electrical cardioversion. Managing stress and ...

Sitting quietly at your desk, watching TV, or lying in bed at night, your heart should be taking it easy – beating steadily and calmly at somewhere between 60 and 80 beats per minute for most healthy ...