Sometimes, when drinking alcohol, a person who has never had heart problems may feel that it beats more often and unevenly. This is the so-called "holiday heart" syndrome, which, according to the observations of doctors from different countries, is much more common during the winter holidays, UNN writes with reference to The Conversation.
In addition to irregular and rapid heartbeat, people may experience dizziness or shortness of breath. Sometimes the symptoms become so severe that people are forced to seek medical attention. In general, according to the researchers, this is atrial arrhythmia caused by alcohol consumption.
In the West, the "festive heart" syndrome was first discussed in the 70s of the 20th century. It was described as a heart rhythm disorder (or arrhythmia) in healthy people without heart disease after excessive alcohol consumption.
The authors of the article emphasize that alcohol, by affecting the nervous system, can lead to dehydration and inflammation, which disrupts the normal functioning of the heart. Sometimes this can lead not only to changes in heart rate, but also to loss of consciousness.
In addition to avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, experts also advise drinking more water during a feast to help prevent dehydration, which will protect your heart.
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