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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?

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Posted on Mon, 5 May 2014
Question: 2 years ago My family practice doc did a EEG found AFib, after a weekend of using alcohol. referred to Cardiologist. Cardiologist state my heart was in good shape, found no issues. Did all the test stress, XXXXXXX sound,. $7,000 dollars worth. Had a endoscopy Monday, I was not eat all day Sunday and drink Gavilyte 4 liters Sunday nite, no water or liquids Sunday AM till test 2PM Monday. Again the Anesthesiologist state I had a AFib on EEG. Did use about 15 drinks alcohol Sat. My blood pressure is 124/78. Heart rate is around 85. Never had any sickness. No heart disease in parents & grand parents. Age 64. 6'1 233lbs, I am a athlete, 3 mile run 3 x wk. I feel great. I ONLY DRINK 1 XMO WITH MY FATHER . I did have a heart rate of 120 at time of office visit, first time that ever was that high. I felt stressed that day from not eating over 36 hrs and no liquids in 14hrs and got light headed when I stood up when I was call by the nurse for the procedure. Masters degree in Biology. Could the stress from not eating & no water after midnite and use alcohol use Saturday or the Gavilyte cause the Electric Short in the heart atrium?. PS only med is 20mg adderall for ADD 2xdi. XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Abhishek Kapoor (6 hours later)
Brief Answer: Alcohol or amphetamine could be the reason Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. Atrial fibrillation (AF or A-fib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder). It may cause no symptoms, but it is often associated with palpitations, fainting, chest pain etc. In your case, causes of atrial fibrillation may be due to adderall (amphetamine) or alcohol. Amphetamine or other amphetamine like drugs share similar adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, related predominantly to sympathetic nervous system activation. Amphetamine and its derivative ecstasy produce indirect sympathetic activation by releasing norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin from central and autonomic nervous system terminals and increase heart rate. This could lead to atrial fibrillation. Excessive alcohol consumption more than 2 drinks daily or binge drinking in women could lead to atrial fibrillation in 60% of cases. Other reason, may be positive family history of heart disease. Better to avoid alcohol and adderall, this ECG changes would improve on its own. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist
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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation?

Brief Answer: Alcohol or amphetamine could be the reason Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query. Atrial fibrillation (AF or A-fib) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia (heart rhythm disorder). It may cause no symptoms, but it is often associated with palpitations, fainting, chest pain etc. In your case, causes of atrial fibrillation may be due to adderall (amphetamine) or alcohol. Amphetamine or other amphetamine like drugs share similar adverse effects on the cardiovascular system, related predominantly to sympathetic nervous system activation. Amphetamine and its derivative ecstasy produce indirect sympathetic activation by releasing norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin from central and autonomic nervous system terminals and increase heart rate. This could lead to atrial fibrillation. Excessive alcohol consumption more than 2 drinks daily or binge drinking in women could lead to atrial fibrillation in 60% of cases. Other reason, may be positive family history of heart disease. Better to avoid alcohol and adderall, this ECG changes would improve on its own. In case, you need further help, you can ask. Regards Dr. Abhishek Kapoor Psychiatrist