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Why does alcohol cause heart palpitation?

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Let me help you: It depletes the body of magnesium, which is essential for normal heart rhythm. Because it is a diuretic, it can lead to dehydration, which adversely affects the electrolytes necessary for proper heart function.

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Answered 1/18/2013

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Alcohol: Is a direct myocardial depressant and can sensitize the heart to dysrhythmia.

Answered 3/31/2013

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