Symptoms of AF include palpitations, chest pain, tiredness, shortness of breath, and dizziness. The fluttering feeling of the condition can last for a few moments to a few hours. Why does this occur? The British Heart Foundation (BHF) stated that “damage to the heart is the most common cause”. This can be the result of high blood pressure, coronary heart disease, diabetes or a handful of other conditions, such as:
- Heart valve disease
- Congenital heart disease
- Pericarditis
- Cardiomyopathy
- Heart surgery
- Sick sinus syndrome
It can also be brought on by “physical and mental stress”, and is associated with:
- Asthma
- Lung cancer
- Pulmonary embolism
The American Heart Associated said that you may avoid AF and, consequently the risk of a stroke, by “foregoing your morning cup of coffee”.
AF increases the risk of a blood clot forming inside of the heart muscle, which can be life-threatening.
For example, if the blood clot travels to the brain it can lead to a stroke.
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There can be triggers for AF, which may be unique to the person with the condition.
For instance, some people might experience heart fluttering if they drink coffee.
Thus, if drinking coffee triggers a bout of heart fluttering for you, it’s best to avoid the beverage completely.
Other common triggers can include stress, alcohol, certain exercises, and some foods.
A stroke can cause significant damage to the brain, and recovery can take years.
If the person is lucky enough to survive, they might have a heightened risk of vascular dementia.
Furthermore, there can be lasting debilitating after effects of the brain attack.
For instance, it can affect a person’s speech, mobility and grip, and it may cause bladder issues.
Published at Thu, 27 May 2021 11:17:00 +0000
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