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Does Alcohol Consumption Cause Cardiac Arrhythmia?

Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2015

Question: what can cause lower heart palputations can alchohol cause them had a holter on picked up one abnormalty at 12 30 at night in lower part of heart that was on a monday had been drinking beer thurs friday and sat. before although not that much work out for and hour every other day no problems although just starting vigerous workouts 2 weeks before i am 59 yrs old

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could you upload your Holter report for a review?

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Regarding your concern, I would like to explain that it true that the intake of excessive alcoholic drinks is associated with palpitations and cardiac arrhythmia.

Actually it is well known what is called 'holiday heart syndrome', which is the occurrence of atrial fibrillation usually in the first days of the week after consumptions oof excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks during the weekend.

I recommend you to avoid the uncontrolled use of alcohol in the future.

Please could you upload your Holter report for a fast review?

Feel free to ask any other questions whenever you need!

Greetings! Dr. Iliri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ilir Sharka (12 minutes later)

Would the alcohol affect the bottom chambers of the heart?

Answered by Dr. Ilir Sharka (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Alcohol implications on the heart are important.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again!

Alcohol affects the heart in different ways.

Please specify your complains and upload any already performed cardiac tests (Holter, etc.); so I can give my professional opinion about a possible implication of alcohol.

Best regards,
Dr. Iliri

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar