Background Several studies have shown U-or J-shaped relations between alcohol
consumption and the risk of stroke. We evaluated the effect of light-to-moderate alcohol …

Background: The association of light to moderate alcohol consumption with risk for ischemic
stroke remains controversial, as do the roles of beverage type and drinking pattern …

To evaluate the association between different patterns of alcohol consumption and the risk
of ischemic stroke in young or middle-aged men. One hundred fifty-six patients and 153 …

Background and Purpose—Moderate alcohol consumption is protective against coronary
disease, but its relationship to ischemic stroke (IS) is controversial. Methods—Stroke-free …

Background and Purpose—The impact of light-to-moderate alcohol consumption on risk of
stroke has not been well examined in a single study, although the effect is hypothesized to …

ContextModerate alcohol consumption has been shown to be protective for coronary heart
disease, but the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and ischemic stroke is …

Background and Purpose The relationship between the pattern of alcohol intake and the risk
of stroke is unclear, in particular the increased risk observed in abstainers and the possible …

Context Observational studies suggest that heavy alcohol consumption may increase the
risk of stroke while moderate consumption may decrease the risk. Objective To examine the …

Background and Purpose—Stroke is a major cause of death in the United States. The
association between alcohol consumption and ischemic stroke (IS) remains controversial …

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