Control alcohol intake

Control alcohol intake

Control alcohol intake

In excess, alcohol is toxic to the heart. Also dangerous are hangovers, which are associated with dehydration and an increase in stress hormones, which can increase the risk of atrial fibrillation. Coincidentally, hospitals often see a spike of patients coming in with symptoms of atrial fibrillation during the holidays, hence the appropriately named condition, “holiday heart syndrome,” which occurs with the excessive consumption of alcohol that often happens with holiday celebrations.

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HOW TO MANAGE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION

AVOID TOO MUCH CAFFEINE AND OTHER STIMULANTS

CONTROL AND MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT

MINIMIZE STRESS

STOP AND QUIT SMOKING

MANAGE AND CONTROL YOUR CHOLESTEROL LEVELS

FIX UNDERLYING CHRONIC CONDITIONS