Increased Heart Rate
A faster than normal heart rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute at rest. May be felt as palpitations, pounding, or fluttering in the chest. Can be a normal physiological response or indicate an underlying condition.
Quick answer
Increased heart rate (ICD-10: R00.0 Tachycardia, unspecified; ICD-11: MC80) encompasses physiological and pathological tachycardia. Common causes include anxiety, dehydration, stimulant use, thyroid dysfunction, and arrhythmia. Red flags include chest pain, irregular rate, and syncope. Holistic approaches address anxiety, hydration, and stimulant reduction.
Recognition
Do any of these feel familiar?
Heart beating noticeably faster than usual
Pounding or thumping sensation in the chest
Palpitations (awareness of heartbeat)
Associated light-headedness, breathlessness, or anxiety
Heart rate elevation triggered by exertion, stress, or stimulants
What is Increased Heart Rate?
A faster than normal heart rate, typically defined as more than 100 beats per minute at rest. May be felt as palpitations, pounding, or fluttering in the chest. Can be a normal physiological response or indicate an underlying condition.
Approaches Commonly Explored
Commonly explored for conditions related to Increased Heart Rate, grouped by mechanism — select your subtype above to highlight the most relevant path.
How to use these approaches
Most people begin with Stabilise approaches, then progress toward Resolve and Sustain.
Autonomic nervous system — sympathetic / parasympathetic balance.
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