Prevention

Lifestyle changes to reduce the risk of heart disease may help prevent heart arrhythmias. A heart-healthy lifestyle includes:

• Eating a heart-healthy diet
• Staying physically active
• Maintaining a healthy weight
• Not smoking
• Limiting or avoiding caffeine and alcohol
• Reducing stress, as intense stress and anger can cause heart rhythm problems
• Using medications as directed and telling your doctor about all the medicines you take, including those bought without a prescription