Substance use

The use of certain substances, including recreational drugs (cocaine, methamphetamine, etc.) or medications, can affect heart rhythm and increase the risk of Afib episodes. Stimulants and other substances may put additional strain on the heart. Logging use alongside symptoms may help you recognize potential connections.

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
0 minutes
Gender of members that
reported this trigger
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
Age of members that 
reported this trigger
Members' top five risk factors
Polycythemia Vera 0%
Lupus (Systemic Lupus Erythematosus - SLE) 0%
End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) 0%
Adrenal Gland Disorders 0%
Diabetes Mellitus 0%
Effect of this trigger
on quality of life
Quality of Life Gauge
QoL: 0.0
Number of members who reported this trigger
0
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
Cold Beverages 50.0%
Exercise 50.0%
Caffeine 33.3%
Decongestants or Stimulants 33.3%
Dehydration 33.3%
High Temperatures 33.3%
Poor Sleep 33.3%
Acid Reflux 16.7%
Alcohol 16.7%
Electrolyte Imbalance 16.7%
High Stress or Anxiety 16.7%
Illness 16.7%
Large Meals 16.7%
Smoking or Vaping 16.7%