Abstract
Sinus tachycardia may have a definite aetiology, but in the remaining cases inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) may be considered. IST is primarily treated in order to improve symptoms. During pregnancy, tachycardia-induced cardiomyopathy is rare; however, it needs urgent attention and treatment due to the risk of fast progression. In Denmark, performing an electrocardiogram is recommended in any pregnant woman, who has palpitations or a persisting heart rate > 100 beats per minute.
MeSH terms
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Adrenal Gland Neoplasms / complications
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Cardiomyopathies / complications
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Critical Pathways
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Denmark
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Electrocardiography
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Female
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Humans
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Pheochromocytoma / complications
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Pregnancy
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / diagnosis
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / etiology
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Pregnancy Complications, Cardiovascular* / therapy
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Pulmonary Embolism / complications
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Tachycardia, Sinus* / diagnosis
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Tachycardia, Sinus* / etiology
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Tachycardia, Sinus* / therapy
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Thyrotoxicosis / complications