Meaning
racing heart, tachycardia
- An abnormally rapid heart rate, caused by exertion, anxiety, or a medical disorder.
In a sentence
Il caffè troppo forte mi provoca spesso tachicardia.
Too much strong coffee often gives me a racing heart.
Durante l'esame ha avvertito un forte attacco di tachicardia.
During the exam, she felt a severe bout of racing heart.
Se hai la tachicardia a riposo, parlane con il medico.
If you have a rapid heart rate at rest, talk to your doctor about it.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tachicardia | feminine · singular |
| tachicardie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Stress falls on the 'i' (-dia). Typically used with 'avere' or 'venire'.