irregular heartbeat and fasting

[tommietoon]

I have had an irregular heart beat since I was a teenager. I guess everytime i went in for a checkup the doctor would tell me that. i was diagnosed with atrial fibrilllation and I am at risk for arrhythmia where i get chest pains and dizziness if i get too excited. would fasting be bad for me in this situation?

 

[sambee38]

I have had an irregular heart beat since I was a teenager. I guess everytime i went in for a checkup the doctor would tell me that. i was diagnosed with atrial fibrilllation and I am at risk for arrhythmia where i get chest pains and dizziness if i get too excited. would fasting be bad for me in this situation?

Start with short fasts and see. Take electrolytes and try 24 hour fast to begin. (water fast)

 

[Mobster]

It shouldn't be but it's not our decision to make.

 

[SteveSmi]

prolong fasting causes a rise in norepineephrine, that is the fight or flight response. chasing/looking for food, running away from predators, etc. so whether you are at risk for an issue depends on your own health here. if you are out of shape i don't recommend prolong fasting unless you are extremely monitored and on top of this stuff. even me being in shape, my resting heart rate tends to jump some mornings 20-25 points while i am a few days into a long fast, again this is my body helping me go find food or fight for my life.

now short fasting it will not be an issue. that is fasting under 24 hours

 

[RickRock]

Talk to your doctor

 

[Masonic Bodybuilder]

I won't give medical advice so check with your doctor.