Alcoholic myocardiopathy – the clinical significance and prognosis
Keywords:
alcoholic cardiomyopathy, dilated cardiomyopathy, congestive heart failure, left ventricular dysfunction, alcohol consumptionAbstract
A relationship between severe alcohol consumption and dilated
cardiomyopathy has been established for many years. Low levels
of alcohol intake (under 30 g daily) could be considered cardio-protectors. Higher alcohol consumption carry the risk of dilated
cardiomyopathy. The prognosis of patients suffering from alcoholic
dilated cardiomyopathy is better than that of patients with idiopathic cardiomyopathy if the alcoholic intake is discontinued.
A comprehensive review of this subject was carried out.
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