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Sep 2023
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Holiday Heart Syndrome: Background, Pathophysiology, Epidemiology
It results from the heart’s inability to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. When the heart is weakened by alcohol-induced damage, less oxygen-rich blood reaches the muscles and organs, leading to exhaustion and reduced energy levels. Fatigue can also be worsened by poor sleep quality due to symptoms like shortness of breath or chest discomfort. Efforts to control...
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Sep 2023
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Can alcohol cause a heart attack?
Most investigators also define the amount of alcohol that constitutes a “standard” drink as 12 to 15 g (with only slight variation). If a person regularly drinks more alcohol than experts recommend, they can speak with a doctor about cutting back. Mortality in ACM is related to the progression of heart failure and malignant arrhythmias 58,65. In long-term follow-up studies,...