Holiday Heart Syndrome is an irregular heartbeat that happens when drinking too much, particularly binge drinking.

While it can happen any time of the year, it’s most common during the holidays when festivities are at a high. Over time, it can lead to more serious complications like heart failure and stroke.

Dr. Evelina Grayver, a cardiologist at Northwell Health, joined anchor Rocco Vertuccio on “Weekends on 1” Saturday morning to shed more light on the issue.