The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets, according to research presented today at EHRA 2018 Congress, organized by the European Society of Cardiology. Binge drinking has been linked with atrial fibrillation, a phenomenon called “the holiday heart syndrome.” Increased heart rate was associated with higher breath alcohol concentration, confirming the initial results of the MunichBREW study. The more alcohol you drink, the higher your heart rate gets. The researchers are currently investigating whether the increase in heart rate with alcohol consumption could lead to heart rhythm disorders in the longer-term.
— source European Society of Cardiology | Mar 19, 2018