Doctors warn about effects of 'holiday heart syndrome'

It’s a time to eat, drink, and be merry, but experts are warning us about overdoing it, especially when it comes to alcohol consumption. The number of cardiac events increases by 25% during the holidays; in fact, studies show that more people die from heart attacks between December 25 and January 1 than any other time of year. This increase is mainly attributed to “holiday heart syndrome” — an irregular heartbeat, or atrial fibrillation (AFib), connected to excessive drinking. MORE: https://ksltv.com/718613/overindulgen... #holidays #hearthealth #health #holidayheart #holidayheartsyndrome #afib #atrialfibrillation #heart #healthyheart #healthyholidays #news #kslnews