Objective To systematically review interventional studies of the effects of alcohol
consumption on 21 biological markers associated with risk of coronary heart disease in …

Alcoholic beverages have been consumed for thousands of years, attracting great human
interest for social, personal, and religious occasions. In addition, they have long been …

Background Moderate daily consumption of alcoholic beverages is a negative risk factor for
the development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease (CAD), especially in France …

Background: In cross-sectional studies and short-term clinical trials, it has been suggested
that there is a positive dose-response relation between alcohol consumption and HDL …

The term French paradox was coined in 1992 to describe the relatively low incidence of
cardiovascular disease in the French population, despite a relatively high dietary intake of …

There is an established inverse relationship between the regular light consumption of
alcohol (5‐10 g/day) and the incidence of coronary artery disease (CAD). This association …

Research into the effect of alcohol on cardiovascular disease has indicated protective effects
from moderate consumption. These observations, made in industrialized countries, have …

While ethanol intake at high levels (3–4 or more drinks), either in acute (occasional binge
drinking) or chronic (daily) settings, increases the risk for myocardial infarction and stroke …

Background—Moderate alcohol consumers have lower rates of cardiovascular disease than
abstainers. One proposed mechanism is a beneficial effect on hemostatic parameters, but …

The pathophysiology of atherothrombosis in cardiovascular disease is complex and
multifactorial. No doubt, lifestyle habits such as exercise, smoking, diet, and alcohol …