Alcohol use has complex effects on cardiovascular (CV) health. The associations between
drinking and CV diseases such as hypertension, coronary heart disease, stroke, peripheral …

The heart and vascular system are susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol. Alcohol is an
active toxin that undergoes widespread diffusion throughout the body, causing multiple …

Importance Lack of current and comprehensive trend data derived from a uniform, reliable,
and valid source on alcohol use, high-risk drinking, andDSM-IValcohol use disorder (AUD) …

Alcohol use is an important preventable and modifiable cause of non‐communicable
disease, and has complex effects on the cardiovascular system that vary with dose …

Alcoholic-dilated Cardiomyopathy (ACM) is the most prevalent form of ethanol-induced heart
damage. Ethanol induces ACM in a dose-dependent manner, independently of nutrition …

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in most developed
countries of the world. Pharmaceuticals, illicit drugs, and toxins can significantly contribute to …

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 …

Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy is a frequent disease responsible for 40–50% of cases
of heart failure. Idiopathic cardiomyopathy is a primary disorder often related to …

Observational studies suggest that lower educational attainment (EA) may be associated
with risky alcohol use behaviors; however, these findings may be biased by confounding …

Putative mechanisms leading to the development of alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM)
include the interrelated cellular processes of mitochondria metabolism, oxidative stress and …