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Could Constipation Be A Risk To The Heart?

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Westminster, MD

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https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2024-10-30/could-constipation-be-a-risk-to-the-heart
October 30
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A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

In a bowel movement, the straining comes from pulling upward on top of body while simultaneously pushing downward on lower part.

October 31
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you for finding all this information.

October 31
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

When you’re having a bowel movement, you may find yourself straining or exerting yourself. This isn’t out of the ordinary, but it can put stress on your heart. If your heart function is already compromised, this could be a trigger for sudden cardiac arrest.

October 31

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