holiday heart


Atrial fibrillation or flutter that occurs
(1) in Holiday heart syndrome, see there
(2) As a startle response to loud noises—e.g., firecrackers on July 4th, the US day of Independence

holiday heart

A Fib or flutter that follows 1. Binge alcohol abuse or.2. loud noises–eg, firecrackers on July 4th, the US day of Independence.