WITH the fun and joy of Christmas and New Year also comes the risks of overdoing it, particularly when it comes to alcohol. But consuming a lot of alcohol can directly impact your heart – ...

Looking back, Kokomo resident Mike Beatty knew he had something as a teenager, but he couldn’t put a name to it. Whenever he’d overexert himself, he’d feel “different,” but it would go away with rest.

Treatment typically includes identifying the reason for the condition, reducing stroke risk and using medications or appropriate procedures to restore normal heart rhythm.