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Alcohol Consumption and Myocardial Remodeling in Elderly Women and Men

Alcohol Consumption and Myocardial Remodeling in Elderly Women and Men Editorial Alcohol Consumption and Myocardial Remodeling in Elderly Women and Men Kihei Yoneyama, MD, PhD; João A.C. Lima, MD lcohol was used daily in ancient societies primarily for drinks per week was associated with a 17% lower risk of heart Apurposes of preventing or reducing contaminated water failure in a dose-response meta-analysis. In a recent study by utilization, although its altering effects on mood and behavior Dorans et al, who prospectively followed a Swedish cohort of have also been determinant factors for its use by humans since 33 760 men to examine the relation of alcohol intake and inci- dent heart failure, the authors found a U-shaped relationship the dawn of civilization. In modernity, alcoholic beverages for each beverage type (including beer, wine, or sprits) among are more frequently used for recreational, social, and other men, with heavy intake (drinks per week ≥21) corresponding purposes, although even before industrial production and to a 12% increase in the risk of heart failure, whereas light to mass distribution became available, chronic heavy alcohol moderate alcohol consumption (≥7–13 drinks per week) was consumption has led to disabling and fatal health problems, associated with a lower risk of heart failure. including severe damage http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging Wolters Kluwer Health

Alcohol Consumption and Myocardial Remodeling in Elderly Women and Men

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© 2015 American Heart Association, Inc.
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1941-9651
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1942-0080
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10.1161/CIRCIMAGING.115.003523
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26015268
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Editorial Alcohol Consumption and Myocardial Remodeling in Elderly Women and Men Kihei Yoneyama, MD, PhD; João A.C. Lima, MD lcohol was used daily in ancient societies primarily for drinks per week was associated with a 17% lower risk of heart Apurposes of preventing or reducing contaminated water failure in a dose-response meta-analysis. In a recent study by utilization, although its altering effects on mood and behavior Dorans et al, who prospectively followed a Swedish cohort of have also been determinant factors for its use by humans since 33 760 men to examine the relation of alcohol intake and inci- dent heart failure, the authors found a U-shaped relationship the dawn of civilization. In modernity, alcoholic beverages for each beverage type (including beer, wine, or sprits) among are more frequently used for recreational, social, and other men, with heavy intake (drinks per week ≥21) corresponding purposes, although even before industrial production and to a 12% increase in the risk of heart failure, whereas light to mass distribution became available, chronic heavy alcohol moderate alcohol consumption (≥7–13 drinks per week) was consumption has led to disabling and fatal health problems, associated with a lower risk of heart failure. including severe damage

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Published: Jun 1, 2015

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