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Acid reflux

Acid reflux or GERD can sometimes stimulate the vagus nerve and influence heart rhythm. Episodes may feel linked to meals or lying down. Tracking both reflux and Afib symptoms may help uncover if this is a trigger for you.

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Your data

This graph shows how your Quality of Life (QoL) has been affected by this trigger in the past 30 days.

Community insights

Average duration of this trigger
Hours
Gender of members that
reported this trigger
100.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Age of members that 
reported this trigger
Members' top five risk factors
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 50%
Pericarditis 50%
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) 50%
Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) 50%
Dementia (Including Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia) 50%
Effect of this trigger
on quality of life
Quality of Life Gauge
QoL: 3.2
Number of members who reported this trigger
2
Type of Afib members who reported this trigger have
  • Paroxysmal
  • Persistent
  • Long-standing persistent
  • Permanent

Other triggers

The percentage of reporters who reported this specific trigger
Poor Sleep 33.3%
Exercise 28.6%
High Temperatures 28.6%
Caffeine 19.0%
Cold Beverages 14.3%
Dehydration 14.3%
High Stress or Anxiety 14.3%
Decongestants or Stimulants 9.5%
Electrolyte Imbalance 9.5%
Alcohol 4.8%
Illness 4.8%
Large Meals 4.8%
Smoking or Vaping 4.8%
Substance use 4.8%