Al-Marsad Newspaper: Consultant cardiology, arterial catheterization, and nuclear and tomography, Dr. Khaled Al-Nimr, said that the electrical storm in the heart is a repeated acceleration of a certain type that requires electric shocks to stop it.
And he pointed out, through his Twitter account, that among its causes are acute heart failure, potassium and magnesium deficiency, cardiac ischemia, and previous heart attacks.
He added: One of the most important elements of preventing heart and brain strokes is diet, i.e. reducing salt, a lot of vegetables and fruits, not excessively eating fats, not smoking, controlling pressure and diabetes, controlling cholesterol, avoiding obesity and daily exercise, and avoiding stress and psychological and social pressures.
He pointed out that the infection of the Corona virus (Covid-19) in the lungs might cause heart weakness, irregular heartbeat, and elevated heart enzymes.
