No, we’re talking about just plain ol’ water. Drinking too little water leads to dehydration which can trigger an Atrial Fibrillation episode , and raises the risk for blood clots (it makes the blood thicker and more viscous).
Read moreCan atrial flutter be caused by stress?
Studies have shown that too much stress can raise your blood pressure and trigger AFib or atrial flutter .
Read moreWhat causes a flutter in the heart?
Stress, exercise, medication or, rarely, a medical condition can trigger them. Although heart palpitations can be worrisome, they’re usually harmless. Rarely, heart palpitations can be a symptom of a more serious heart condition, such as an irregular heartbeat (arrhythmia), that might require treatment.
Read moreHow do you fix atrial flutter?
How is atrial flutter treated?
Read moreWhat is the cause of atrial flutter?
It’s caused by an abnormal electrical circuit in the upper chambers of the heart (atria) that makes the atria beat quickly and flutter instead of fully squeezing. It can result in fast heart rates and a heart that doesn’t work as well as it should.
Read moreCan atrial flutter cause death?
Atrial flutter is a type of abnormal heart rhythm, or arrhythmia. It occurs when a short circuit in the heart causes the upper chambers (atria) to pump very rapidly. Atrial flutter is important not only because of its symptoms but because it can cause a stroke that may result in permanent disability or death .
Read moreHow do you know if you have atrial flutter?
ECG features of atrial flutter
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