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Today's 🩺Medical Monday 🩺Video Addresses Why Eating Food Or Drinking Alcohol Trigger Atrial Fibrillation AF?

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Roswell, GA

In this video, Dr Boon Lim, a leading London Cardiologist, explains the connection between the gut and the heart. In particular, he addresses the concept that eating certain foods may trigger a reaction in the heart, which may lead to initiation of Atrial Fibrillation. This video is suitable for patients who have long asked the question: Why does eating good trigger/cause AF? Why does drinking alcohol trigger AF? The link between the 2 is the autonomic nervous system. The concept of the vagus… read more

June 24
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you Caryn for this video on the gut and the heart. The visual is so helpful in explaining it. I have IBS, an autonomic nervous disorder; I know that it affects my heart. I cannot eat after 3 PM! I cannot eat spicy foods! The visual of the intricacies of the nerves is a powerful reminder! This video and narration has strengthened my resolve to eat correctly! Thank you!

June 24
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thanks for the videos there very helpful since I was born with a rare chd

June 25
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

@A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member I am so glad it was helpful for you. It is a bit technical but I found it fascinating and after my flutter ablation, I found out just how tied to the Vagus nerve the stomach is. I also understand why when I eat tomato sauce I get afib. Keep eating right. Hugs🤗

June 24
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Interesting Video that I enjoyed listening too. Thanks Mom for post the best videos.

June 24

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