Anxiety Can Cause Arrhythmia Most likely an arrhythmia occurs in response to a sudden (and unexpected) surge of adrenaline that the body creates when it is stressed. It could also be due to muscle tension, hyperventilation, or nerve firings that may occur due to the anxiety.
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Stress can contribute to heart rhythm disorders (arrhythmias) such as atrial fibrillation . Some studies suggest that stress and mental health issues may cause your atrial fibrillation symptoms to worsen. High levels of stress may also be linked to other health problems.
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