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CAN PTSD CAUSE ATRIAL FIBRILLATION?

By Anonymous July 5, 2012 - 9:54am
 
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Hi Anon,

Welcome to EmpowHER. Possible causes of atrial fibrillation
Abnormalities or damage to the heart's structure are the most common cause of atrial fibrillation. Possible causes of atrial fibrillation include:

  • High blood pressure
  • Heart attacks
  • Abnormal heart valves
  • Heart defects you're born with (congenital)
  • An overactive thyroid gland or other metabolic imbalance
  • Exposure to stimulants such as medications, caffeine or tobacco, or to alcohol
  • Sick sinus syndrome — improper functioning of the heart's natural pacemaker
  • Emphysema or other lung diseases
  • Previous heart surgery
  • Viral infections
  • Stress due to pneumonia, surgery or other illnesses
  • Sleep apnea

Here are some resources for you

https://www.empowher.com/condition/atrial-fibrillation

https://www.empowher.com/condition/posttraumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd

Best,

Daisy

 

July 5, 2012 - 10:56am
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