“What is the usual treatment for tachycardia?”

Depends on the severity, duration, cause, and type of tachycardia. Please seek your cardiologist for further assessment.

There are different types of tachycardia, usually classified by the site of origin. Sinus tachycardia is typically addressed by treating the underlying cause. Non-sinus supraventricular tachycardias can be treated either pharmacologically or with a specialized procedure. Most ventricular tachycardias reflect some underlying heart disease and treatment often involves an implanted defibrillator.