Hidden Causes of Irregular Heartbeat: Weight, Sleep, Stress, Alcohol Affect Rhythm
MMoneycontrol•27-02-2026, 13:30
Hidden Causes of Irregular Heartbeat: Weight, Sleep, Stress, Alcohol Affect Rhythm
- •Cardiologist Dr. Akhil Kumar Rustagi reveals lifestyle factors like weight, sleep, stress, and alcohol are key triggers for irregular heartbeats, especially Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
- •Excess weight strains the heart, leading to inflammation, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all increasing AFib risk.
- •Poor sleep and conditions like sleep apnea disrupt oxygen levels and cardiovascular load, making one prone to arrhythmias.
- •Chronic stress overstimulates the heart with adrenaline and cortisol, affecting electrical stability.
- •Even moderate alcohol consumption can disturb electrolyte balance and heart muscle activity, potentially causing 'holiday heart syndrome'.
