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05/07/08
How long after double bypass surgery can I enjoy a glass of wine with dinner?
Monday, June 02, 2008
Moderate alcohol intake (7-13 drinks per week) has been shown to have a favorable effect on heart disease, actually lowering the risk of developing a heart attack. A relatively recent report seems to indicate that even after bypass surgery there may be a benefit to moderate drinking. In addition, a different study suggested that those who stopped drinking moderately after a heart attack also were at increased risk, compared to those who continued drinking. So start slow, but if you are already 1-2 weeks post surgery it is probably okay to enjoy wine with your dinner.
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