Your Heart Has a Secret 25% Power Boost #shorts

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[00:00:00]Did you know your heart gets a secret boost before every beat? Most people think blood simply flows from the atrium into the ventricle, but right before the ventricle contracts, the atrium gives one final squeeze. This is called [music] the atrial kick. Here's the surprising part. Most of the ventricle fills [music] passively while the heart relaxes, but that last squeeze from the atrium can contribute up to 20 [music] to 20 to 25% of the ventricles filling, especially in older adults and people [music] with stiffer hearts. Think of it like topping off a gas tank for a long trip. A little extra can make a big difference. That's one reason atrial fibrillation, [music] or AFib, can cause fatigue and shortness of breath. In AFib, the atria don't squeeze effectively, so that final boost is often lost. Your heart still beats, but it may be missing its secret [music] extra push. A tiny squeeze, a big impact, and most people never even know it's happening.