Question 1

after smoking weed i started having heart palpitations. it was horrible. they lasted for weeks. i haven't smoked since then and i also had a break from drinking, and they finally went away. but i still feel them for days sometimes after drinking. why?

Accepted Answer

: Your palpitation is likely a symptom of cardiac arrhythmia. That's the way your heart reacts to offending substances. A combination of marijuana and alcohol is the initial trigger of the cardiac arrhythmia but after that alcohol by itself becomes the lone offender. The definite and effective treatment is alcohol abstinence.

Question 2

why is my heart racing in the middle of the night after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

IT HAS LIKELY: Dehydrated you or your heart's electrical conduction system is sensitive.
Either way, cut down on booze and extra hydrate please.

Question 3

why does my heart race after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

EtOH is a depressant: Our brain monitors&amp;adjusts heart muscle rate&amp;strength of contraction 20-30 times/second. After alcohol, many people express feelings kept hidden/controlled while sober. Brain control (thus also heart function) is highly influenced by feelings, including internalized history/memory/complex-associations. For some, Etoh greatly increases cardiac arrhythmias. Docs can&#x27;t see causes; only end behaviors.

Question 4

heart beats fast and thumping after drinking alcohol, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE KEEP : Extra well hydrated when you drink. The amount of alcohol makes a difference too so keep the amounts low.

Question 5

what do you advise for heart races after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Beta blockers or....: Alcohol and drinking binges are know to cause atrial fibrillation , which can lead to blood clots in the heart, which can lead to strokes.  One simple option may be to cut back on the drinking.  More than 7 drinks a week (14 for men) or 4 a day (5 for men), would be risky behavior.  Beta blockers are a common cardiac drug which reduces a fib.  Also digoxin and amiodarone.

Question 6

is it possible to have a deadly arhytmia while drinking alcohol (6 beers) for someone without heart problem?

Accepted Answer

Arrhythmia: Low probability of deadly arrhythmia if your heart is normal. There is never is zero probability however.

Question 7

the day after drinking alcohol i feel panicky and sometimes faint and hot. and my heart beats faster. why?

Accepted Answer

Withdrawal: If you are a heavy frequent user of alcohol you may be going through withdrawal which includes increased anxiety heart palpitations and feeling flushed. You may want to seek out a psychiatrist and see a doctor to evaluate further.

Question 8

i get heart flutters everyday, they seem worse while drinking alcohol. is this dangerous? can drinking on occasion cause me a heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Alcohol can certainly cause heart rhythm issues. Alcohol itself would not directly cause a heart attack.

Question 9

will drinking alcohol socially cause leakage of heart mitral valve if you have a weakened mitral valve due to endocrdidtis .

Accepted Answer

No: Linkage of the mitral valve due to endocarditis is usually due to damage done by the infection. Social alcohol drinking is not usually associated with significant changes in the cardiac structure or function.

Question 10

what could cause rapid heart beat and flushing after drinking alcohol?

Accepted Answer

Intoxication: Alcohol causes many health problems such as dehydration that can cause a rapid heart rate.  There also is a condition known as the holiday heart syndrome that happens the day after a heavy night of drinking this is usually a sign of mild withdrawels, if these are happening to you see a doctor anyway to do an ekg and other tests to make sure its not more serous.

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After smoking weed i started having heart palpitations. it was horrible. they lasted for weeks. i haven't smoked since then and i also had a break from drinking, and they finally went away. but i still feel them for days sometimes after drinking. why?

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Why is my heart racing in the middle of the night after drinking alcohol?

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Why does my heart race after drinking alcohol?

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Heart beats fast and thumping after drinking alcohol, should i be concerned?

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What do you advise for heart races after drinking alcohol?

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Is it possible to have a deadly arhytmia while drinking alcohol (6 beers) for someone without heart problem?

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The day after drinking alcohol i feel panicky and sometimes faint and hot. and my heart beats faster. why?

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I get heart flutters everyday, they seem worse while drinking alcohol. is this dangerous? can drinking on occasion cause me a heart attack?

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Will drinking alcohol socially cause leakage of heart mitral valve if you have a weakened mitral valve due to endocrdidtis .

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What could cause rapid heart beat and flushing after drinking alcohol?

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