It is important to recognize that the coffee you are drinking needs to be caffeinated. CHS found no increase or decrease, but the FHS found an increase in heart failure potential from those that are drinking decaf.

Vericardia is an application created by board-certified cardiologists who wanted to help connect their patients with rapid ECG interpretations. The VeriCardia team invites you and your loved ones to get started with an ECG interpretation today!

Studies have shown that heavy drinking can increase your blood pressure by up to 10mmHg! High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and strokes. Additionally, drinking excess alcohol can make people gain weight, which also has negative consequences for heart health. Read more

The symptoms of an arrhythmia can range depending on the type of arrhythmia and the severity. For example, tachycardia is a type of arrhythmia that causes the heart to beat too fast at a rate greater than 100 beats per minute. Different arrhythmias can present with different symptoms but some common symptoms include chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, swelling, passing out, or fatigue.