Heart Health
Will drinking alcohol or caffeinated drinks trigger my atrial fibrillation?
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Q. I've had three past attacks of a heart rhythm problem, atrial fibrillation. I'm okay now. The doctor says drinking alcohol or drinks with caffeine can make it start again. Is that true?
A. I'm afraid it's at least half true. A group of experts from the American Heart Association and other prestigious organizations reviewed the evidence about your question in the medical journal Circulation, published Jan. 2, 2024.
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