Alcohol has been consumed by most societies over the last 7000years. Abraham Lincoln
said “It has long been recognized that the problems with alcohol relate not to the use of a …

Observational data suggest that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with reduced
all-cause mortality compared with that associated with either abstinence or heavy drinking …

No data are currently available to directly support a causal relationship between alcohol
intake and CVD. As well-conducted randomized studies assessing the causal role of alcohol …

Consumption of alcoholic beverages has been a prominent feature of many cultures since
the ancient civilisations. Throughout history, the pros and cons of alcohol have been …

An extensive body of data shows concordant J-shaped associations between alcohol intake
and a variety of adverse health outcomes, including coronary heart disease, diabetes …

The consumption of alcohol and its impact on health have been of great interest to
researchers for many years, but remains complex for several reasons. First, with the …

For centuries, multiple medical risks of heavy alcohol drinking have been evident with
simultaneous awareness of a less harmful or sensible drinking limit. The increased risks of …

Abstract Purpose of Review This review aims to discuss the effect of alcohol consumption on
various cardiovascular (CV) diseases and CV mortality. Recent Findings Alcohol intake has …

Excessive alcohol consumption has long been associated with cardiovascular disorders,
including cardiomyopathy, hypertension, coronary artery disease, and stroke. However …

Over the past several decades, the prevalence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) has nearly
doubled, and alcohol has played a major role in the incidence of much of it. Alcohol has also …