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Can alcohol consumption cause atrial fibrillation?

April 26, 2017alcohol atrial cause consumption fibrillation

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Can alcohol consumption cause atrial fibrillation?

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Yes. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is an irregularly irregular heart beat rhythm. It arises from a problem with the natural “pacemaker” system of the heart. Alcohol is toxic to the cells of the heart and chronic alcohol use causes damage that can lead to Afib and even heart failure.