Tachycardia is a common type of arrhythmia (abnormal heartbeat) that occurs when the heart beats too fast while at rest. There are several types of tachycardia, and in some cases, untreated tachycardia can cause serious complications, such as stroke, heart failure, or death.

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<div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="84udb-0-0"><span data-offset-key="84udb-0-0"><span data-text="true">The heart is a muscular organ about the size of a fist located in the upper chest between the lungs. Its job is to pump blood throughout the entire body, supplying it with oxygen and nutrients.</span></span></div>
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