How is Losing Weight Interrelated to Atrial Fibrillation?
There are epidemics of atrial fibrillation (AFib) and obesity in the United States. AFib is the most common clinically significant arrhythmia (abnormal heart rhythm). It is estimated to affect over 5.2 million people in the United States and is predicted to affect 12.1 million by 2030. In 2013, 38% of adult Americans were obese (defined […]
Can stress cause AFib?
Negative emotions such as anger, stress, anxiety and sadness can trigger atrial fibrillation (AFib). Atrial fibrillation affects over 3 million people in the United States and is the most common abnormal heart rhythm (arrhythmia). AFib can cause symptoms of palpitations, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain, and decreased exercise capacity and can have a significant […]
