•Cardiologist Dr. Akhil Kumar Rustagi reveals lifestyle factors like weight, sleep, stress, and alcohol are key triggers for irregular heartbeats, especially Atrial Fibrillation (AFib).
•Excess weight strains the heart, leading to inflammation, high blood pressure, and diabetes, all increasing AFib risk.
•Poor sleep and conditions like sleep apnea disrupt oxygen levels and cardiovascular load, making one prone to arrhythmias.
•Chronic stress overstimulates the heart with adrenaline and cortisol, affecting electrical stability.
•Even moderate alcohol consumption can disturb electrolyte balance and heart muscle activity, potentially causing 'holiday heart syndrome'.
