Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the association of alcohol consumption
and cardiovascular mortality in the US population. Background: Alcohol consumption has …

An inverse association between alcohol consumption and coronary heart disease (CHD)
has been shown in epidemiologic studies for more than 30 years; beneficial changes in high …

Background—Individuals who consume high amounts of alcohol (> 5 drinks/d) have
increased risks of ventricular arrhythmia and sudden cardiac death (SCD). However, the …

The effect of average volume of alcohol on coronary heart disease (CHD) is J-shaped in
established market economies. Light to moderate drinkers have less risk than abstainers …

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to quantify the relation between alcohol
consumption and cardiovascular and total mortality in patients with a history of …

Epidemiologic studies indicate that light to moderate alcohol consumption from beer, wine,
or spirits is associated with a reduction in all-cause mortality, owing primarily to a reduced …

Purpose of Review A clear link between excessive alcohol consumption and cardiovascular
disease (CVD) has been established, but no consensus exists on the effects of moderate …

Objective—To assess the relation between alcohol intake and sudden cardiac death—ie,
death within one hour of the onset of symptoms. Design—Prospective study of a cohort of …

Background: Although moderate alcohol consumption decreases the risk of myocardial
infarction, its impact on all-cause mortality among apparently healthy men is unclear …

Background Although moderate drinking confers a decreased risk of myocardial infarction,
the roles of the drinking pattern and type of beverage remain unclear. Methods We studied …