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Cold beverages

For some people, very cold drinks may stimulate the vagus nerve and trigger Afib symptoms. The effect can be sudden. While uncommon, some people notice a clear connection. Tracking when this happens may help determine if it’s 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
66.7%
0.0%
33.3%
Age of members that 
reported this trigger
Members' top five risk factors
Dementia (Including Alzheimer’s and Vascular Dementia) 67%
Polycythemia Vera 67%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) 33%
Pericarditis 33%
Hypothyroidism (Underactive Thyroid) 33%
Effect of this trigger
on quality of life
Quality of Life Gauge
QoL: 3.5
Number of members who reported this trigger
3
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%
Dehydration 14.3%
High Stress or Anxiety 14.3%
Acid Reflux 9.5%
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%