What is Sinus Tachycardia?

Sinus tachycardia is a heart rhythm with elevated rate of impulses originating from the sinoatrial node. The normal heart rate is considered to be 60 to 100 beats/min, with sinus tachycardia being defined as a sinus rhythm with a rate exceeding 100 beats/min. However, heart rate varies by age.

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Who has Sinus Tachycardia at PatientsLikeMe?

<20 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+
Current Age
Distribution of females vs. males
Gender
93% Females
7% Males
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom # of patients Proportion
0-19 yrs 18
20-29 yrs 13
30-39 yrs 12
40-49 yrs 3
50-59 yrs 1
60-69 yrs 0
70+ yrs 0
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status # of patients Proportion
Diagnosed 55
Not Officially Diagnosed 3

These charts show data from Sinus Tachycardia patients who have completed their condition history