Cold drinks - be careful if you have this condition!

During the hot season, many people find relief from the heat by drinking a glass of iced water, a cold smoothie, or enjoying some ice cream.

But for those with atrial fibrillation, seemingly harmless cold drinks can trigger an abnormally fast heartbeat.

Many people with atrial fibrillation often experience a rapid or irregular heartbeat after eating or drinking cold things like ice water, smoothies, ice cream, or cold milk, according to Everyday Health .

Patients with atrial fibrillation should be careful when drinking cold beverages.

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What is atrial fibrillation?

Atrial fibrillation is a condition where the heart beats irregularly, preventing blood from being pumped efficiently to the ventricles. This condition can lead to serious consequences such as blood clots, stroke, or heart failure.

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Common factors that can trigger atrial fibrillation include lack of sleep, stress, alcohol consumption, caffeine intake, dehydration, overexertion during exercise, or poor diet.

Now, researchers have discovered that cold food and drinks may be a triggering factor.

How do cold foods and drinks affect people with atrial fibrillation?

According to David Vinson, a medical expert in the US, consuming cold foods and drinks can cause heart rhythm disturbances in people with atrial fibrillation.

Explaining this phenomenon, Dr. Randy Gould, a cardiologist in the US, said that because the esophagus is located near the heart, when cold food or drinks pass through it, it can stimulate the vagus nerve, altering heart rate and causing atrial fibrillation.

How to reduce atrial fibrillation when consuming cold foods and drinks.

Recognizing and adjusting small factors in your eating habits can not only help limit the symptoms of atrial fibrillation but also contribute to protecting your heart every day.

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Simple methods that many people use include drinking slowly, not using a straw, letting the water cool down before drinking, or holding it in their mouth for a while to warm it up before swallowing.

In fact, many people with atrial fibrillation can eat or drink cold foods and beverages normally without experiencing symptoms. However, if the body reacts to cold foods with irregular heartbeats, patients should be cautious and adjust their eating habits.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/do-uong-lanh-can-than-neu-ban-mac-benh-nay-185250627193801902.htm