OBJECTIVE Observational studies indicate that moderate levels of alcohol consumption
may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. In addition to providing an updated summary of the …

Figure 59. Electrocardiogram; atrial fibrillation compared with normal sinus rhythm. Atrial
fibrillation (top) and normal sinus rhythm (bottom). The purple arrow indicates a P wave …

Figure 59. Electrocardiogram; atrial fibrillation compared with normal sinus rhythm. Atrial
fibrillation (top) and normal sinus rhythm (bottom). The purple arrow indicates a P wave …

Background Countries have agreed to reduce premature mortality (defined as the probability
of dying between the ages of 30 years and 70 years) from four main non-communicable …

Alcohol consumption has been shown to have complex, and sometimes paradoxical,
associations with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). Several hundred epidemiological studies …

Alcohol consumption, particularly heavier drinking, is an important risk factor for many health
problems and, thus, is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. In fact, alcohol is …

Background Knowledge of how drinking motives are differentially associated with alcohol
use (eg, frequency, quantity) and drinking problems is critical in understanding risky drinking …

Background Alcohol consumption is a major global risk factor for mortality and morbidity.
Much discussion has revolved around the diverse findings on the complex relationship …

Ischaemic heart disease, stroke, and other cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) lead to 17.5
million deaths worldwide per year. Taking into account population ageing, CVD death rates …

Purpose To examine the acute and chronic effects of alcohol on blood pressure (BP) and the
incidence of hypertension. We discuss the most current understanding of the mechanisms …