Why does our heartbeat stop for a milli second when when we sneeze?

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sushi
Apr 22, 2018

Our heartbeat does not stop, but it changes its rhythm which makes it appear to have stopped momentarily.

Explanation:

This is because there is a decrease in blood flow to the heart due to the increase in pressure when you sneeze, so the heart counteracts this by changing the rhythm.

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