Question
How to Handle a Child’s Fast Heartbeat
Answer
Based on your description, the child’s heart rate was found to be as high as 175 beats per minute during the examination, with the lowest being over 50 beats, and the average being over 90 beats. This falls within the normal range for adolescents. Typically, adolescents have faster heart rates, and it is necessary to rule out the possibility of arrhythmias. It is recommended to undergo a 24-hour dynamic ECG. The thyroid function test was normal, suggesting it may be a simple case of tachycardia. It is advised to increase the child’s physical activity appropriately to reduce myocardial metabolism.