The holiday season is the perfect time to get together and celebrate. It can be easy to get a little carried away, especially with the drinks and good food. However, those decisions can come with risks, sometimes in the form of holiday heart syndrome.
In this video, learn what holiday heart syndrome is, and tips to reduce the risk.
References
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Voskoboinik, A., et al. (2016). Alcohol and atrial fibrillation: A sobering review. Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Voskoboinik, A., et al. (2020). The impact of alcohol intake on atrial fibrillation. Current Cardiology Reports.
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Karen Hovav, MD, FAAPKaren Hovav, MD, FAAP, has more than 15 years of experience as an attending pediatrician. She has worked in a large academic center in an urban city, a small community hospital, a private practice, and an urgent care clinic.
