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A patient who is anxious or in pain may have an increase in the pulse rate which is called

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Palpitations—sensations of a rapid or irregular heartbeat—are most often caused by cardiac arrhythmias or anxiety.
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tachycardia

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Tachycardia is a heart rate that's faster than normal, or more than 100 beats per minute at rest. It can start in your upper or lower chambers of your heart and can range from mild to life-threatening.

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