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Another potential complication of alcoholic cardiomyopathy is the development of arrhythmias, or abnormal heart rhythms. [7] These irregular heart rhythms can range from mild to severe and may cause symptoms such as palpitations, lightheadedness, or even loss of consciousness. [7]
Holiday heart syndrome, also known as alcohol-induced atrial arrhythmias, is a syndrome defined by an irregular heartbeat and palpitations [1] associated with high levels of ethanol consumption. [2] Holiday heart syndrome was discovered in 1978 when Philip Ettinger discovered the connection between arrhythmia and alcohol consumption. [ 3 ]
Alcohol seems to have an immediate effect on heart rhythm, and the more people drink, the higher the risk of having an episode of atrial fibrillation, according to the American College of Cardiology.
Holiday heart syndrome, also known as alcohol-induced atrial arrhythmias, is a syndrome defined by an irregular heartbeat and palpitations [132] associated with high levels of ethanol consumption. [ 133 ] [ 134 ] Holiday heart syndrome was discovered in 1978 when Philip Ettinger discovered the connection between arrhythmia and alcohol ...
One in four deaths in the U.S. can be attributed to some form of cardiovascular disease and 655,381 Americans died from heart disease in 2018, making it the leading cause of death in the country.
The American Heart Association states that people who are currently non-drinkers should not start drinking alcohol. [ 4 ] Excessive alcohol intake is associated with an elevated risk of alcoholic liver disease (ALD), heart failure , some cancers , and accidental injury, and is a leading cause of preventable death in industrialized countries. [ 5 ]
Men who had high alcohol intake (defined as 15 or more drinks per week) were 33% more likely to develop heart disease compared with men who had moderate intake, or three to 14 drinks a week.
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