Cardiologist talks about the dangerous impact of excess weight on the heart
Extra pounds have a negative impact on heart health.
It should be taken into account that the greater a person's weight, the faster and stronger the heart works. This leads to rhythm disturbances.
Cardiac surgeon Vladimir Ershov spoke about this, Gazeta.Ru reports.
But being overweight is not the only reason why atrial fibrillation may occur.
Thus, atrial fibrillation can be triggered by bad habits, such as smoking or alcohol abuse.
Another danger is that such arrhythmia can lead to the formation of blood clots, which can lead to a heart attack, stroke, and, in extreme cases, death.
The first signs of a problem can be identified independently.
Atrial fibrillation often feels like an unpleasant rapid heartbeat that can be detected even by a smartwatch.
In addition, as the doctor noted, sudden shortness of breath may occur during physical exertion.
