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Should One Refrain From Alcohol After Undergoing Cardioversion?
a 75 year old male friend of mine had a cardioversion today, and was told by the doctor who performed it that he was not to drink beer or wine from now on. Then he said that he could have a half can of beer which my friend is not happy about. My question is - Why not; and also how about sex from now on. Thank you kindly!
Wed, 7 Dec 2016
hi dear,
excessive alcohol consumption also called as binge alcohol causes precipitation of atrial fibrillation ,this condition is termed medically as HOLIDAY HEART SYNDROME.
Although it is clear that binge drinking can precipitate AF, it is also known that individuals vary in their susceptibility to alcohol. Some patients develop arrhythmia after only one drink, IT DEPENDS ON BODY TO BODY HOW YOUR BODY TOLERATES ALCOHOL
as a rule of thumb if you are suseptible to arrythmias alcohol should be avoided or should be taken in a amount not exceeding 30-40ml per day(if your body tolerates),There is much evidence that heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, among other health risks. The pattern of consumption (speed, time frame and without food), affects risk too.
sex can be done normally 72 hours after cardioversion but donot take sildenafil or tadalafil as they increases blood supply to penis and hence supply to coronary artery is reduced
thanks
excessive alcohol consumption also called as binge alcohol causes precipitation of atrial fibrillation ,this condition is termed medically as HOLIDAY HEART SYNDROME.
Although it is clear that binge drinking can precipitate AF, it is also known that individuals vary in their susceptibility to alcohol. Some patients develop arrhythmia after only one drink, IT DEPENDS ON BODY TO BODY HOW YOUR BODY TOLERATES ALCOHOL
as a rule of thumb if you are suseptible to arrythmias alcohol should be avoided or should be taken in a amount not exceeding 30-40ml per day(if your body tolerates),There is much evidence that heavy alcohol consumption is associated with an increased incidence of atrial fibrillation, among other health risks. The pattern of consumption (speed, time frame and without food), affects risk too.
sex can be done normally 72 hours after cardioversion but donot take sildenafil or tadalafil as they increases blood supply to penis and hence supply to coronary artery is reduced
thanks
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