A Heart Rate of More Than 100 Beats Per Minute

Question

A heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute is referred to as _______.
A) tachycardia
B) bradycardia
C) ischemia
D) myocardial infarction

Accepted Answer

Tachycardia is defined as a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute. Bradycardia refers to a heart rate that is slower than 60 beats per minute. Ischemia is a lack of blood flow to an organ or tissue, which can lead to tissue damage. Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is a serious medical emergency caused by a blockage in the blood vessels that supply the heart. None of the other options relate specifically to a heart rate over 100 beats per minute.