| Alcohol and arrhythmias: a comprehensive review. | |
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PMID: 19923999 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The use of alcohol as a social lubricant has been ubiquitous in human societies since ancient times. It has also long been recognized that alcohol produces undesirable cardiovascular effects, especially when imbibed in excess. Numerous investigators have noted a causal relationship between alcohol and arrhythmias, as well as sudden cardiac death. We have undertaken a comprehensive review of the literature on alcohol as a potential trigger for arrhythmias. We have reviewed the major epidemiological studies undertaken on this subject. We have also explored pathophysiological mechanisms that drive the arrythmogenic effects of alcohol. In conclusion, although there is definite proof in the literature to implicate alcohol as a culprit in arrhythmias, the relationship is complex. |
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Authors:
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Anil George; Vincent M Figueredo |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of cardiovascular medicine (Hagerstown, Md.) Volume: 11 ISSN: 1558-2035 ISO Abbreviation: J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-03-10 Completed Date: 2010-06-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101259752 Medline TA: J Cardiovasc Med (Hagerstown) Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 221-8 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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The Brody School of Medicine, Pitt County Memorial Hospital, Greenville, North Carolina, USA. |
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Alcohol Drinking
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adverse effects*,
physiopathology Arrhythmias, Cardiac / etiology*, physiopathology Humans |
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