“My 14-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with tachycardia. Both her pediatrician and a specialist have told us that her tachycardia is not dangerous. However, when I hear reports of young people dying of heart arrhythmias, I become frightened all over again. How can I reassure myself that this is not dangerous?” Read our expert’s response.
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Get detailed information on a wide variety of heart problems, treatments, tests and medications in our Healthwise Heart Library.
Chest pain: Is it angina, or is it a heart attack? Understand the difference and know when to call 9-1-1.
Does your heartbeat sometimes race, skip a beat, palpitate or flutter? You may have an arrhythmia. Read about these irregular heartbeats.
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“My 14-year-old daughter has been diagnosed with tachycardia. Both her pediatrician and a specialist have told us that her tachycardia is not dangerous. However, when I hear reports of young people dying of heart arrhythmias, I become frightened all over again. How can I reassure myself that this is not dangerous?” 
