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Is inappropriate sinus tachycardia a serious heart condition?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) is not a life threatening condition although for some people it can have major effects on their day to day life. There is no proof that having IST increases the risk of other heart problems.
How do people live with sinus tachycardia?
Doctors may also recommend lifestyle changes, medications, and medical procedures, such as catheter ablation. People who have sinus tachycardia can learn more about their treatment options by speaking with a doctor.
Should I be worried about sinus tachycardia?
In some patients, sinus tachycardia may indicate other concerns, such as increased thyroid activity, anemia, damage to the heart muscle due to a heart attack, or severe bleeding. An isolated occurrence of sinus tachycardia in response to an identifiable trigger may not require medical attention.
Can inappropriate sinus tachycardia be cured?
IST is not a life threatening condition but it can be very debilitating. Where sinus tachycardia is identified it is important to rule out other treatable conditions before making the diagnosis of IST – it may be that there is a curable cause.
Is inappropriate sinus tachycardia a disability?
It is a relatively new disorder (first recognized in the late 1970s) that is under appreciated by many in the medical profession and with many doctors regarding it as a psychological condition. Individuals with this condition can find themselves increasingly disabled and experiencing high levels of anxiety.
Is inappropriate sinus tachycardia genetic?
Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) is a type of sinus node dysfunction that can be inherited and has therefore a genetic background.
What is inappropriate sinus tachycardia?
Inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), a form of dysautonomia that is estimated to impact around 1.2\% of the population.(1) IST is characterized by unexpectedly fast heart rates at rest, with minimal physical activity, or both.(2)
What is tachycardia and how dangerous is it?
Tachycardia is the medical term for a fast heart rate. In adults, a heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute when a person is at rest is considered tachycardia. Children and infants normally have faster heart rates than adults.
What is the syndrome of interstitial sinusitis (ist)?
(1) IST is characterized by unexpectedly fast heart rates at rest, with minimal physical activity, or both. (2) The syndrome of IST is defined as a sinus heart rate over 100 beats per minute (bpm) at rest, with a mean 24-hour heart rate of over 90 bpm not due to identifiable causes, and is associated with distressing symptoms of palpitations. (1)
What is the normal resting heart rate for IST?
Most people with IST have a resting heart rate greater than 100 beats per minute or an average resting heart rate greater than 90 beats per minute. In others, the heart rate is normal when resting, but it shoots up very quickly during light physical effort.