Chronic heavy alcohol consumption and asymptomatic cardiovascular effects: An observational study

Aydin E., Akçay M.

ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE, vol.11, no.5, pp.492-497, 2020 (ESCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 11 Issue: 5
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.4328/acam.20100
  • Journal Name: ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND ANALYTICAL MEDICINE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Page Numbers: pp.492-497
  • Keywords: Chronic alcohol, Cardiovascular effects, Epicardial adipose, MYOCARDIAL-INFARCTION, MEN, MORTALITY
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: The association between chronic heavy alcohol consumption and a number of adverse cardiovascular consequences such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, dysrhythmia, coronary artery disease, sudden cardiac death, and particularly dilated cardiomyopathy is becoming increasingly more evident. In this study, our objective was to determine the preclinical cardiac effects of chronic heavy alcohol consumption in young and middle-aged asymptomatic healthy individuals.