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Can Alcohol Cause Cardiomyopathy

Health Encyclopedia: Dilated Cardiomyopathy

Definition

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a condition in which the heart becomes weakened and enlarged, and cannot pump blood efficiently. The decreased heart function can affect the lungs, liver, and other body systems.

There are several different types of cardiomyopathy. Dilated cardiomyopathy is the most common form.

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What Causes Atrial Fibrillation

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...pressure and in addition consumed a moderate amount of alcohol on a weekly basis. The question... Read more »

Go Red! Or is it Go White? Alcohol and Cholesterol

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...confirmed that drinking a moderate amount of alcohol (ethanol) decreases the risk of heart... Read more »

Alcohol Consumption and Crohn's Disease

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...white wine, Smirnoff Ice, Elephant Beer, and pure ethanol. Their results showed that abdominal... Read more »

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...acetone, ammonia, benzene, butane, carbon monozide, ethanol, formaldehyde, hydrazine, hexamine,... Read more »

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Alcohol abuse is recognized as a major health problem in the United States and in many countries... Read more »

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Alcoholism: Complications

...later on. Once one becomes dependent on alcohol, it is very difficult to quit.Alcoholism and Early DeathAlcohol can affect the body in so many ways that researchers have a hard time determining... Read more »

Congestive Heart Failure Risk Factors

...survival rate than men do when heart failure is caused by valvular heart disease, high blood pressure, or alcohol abuse. (Some studies indicate that this is because men may be more susceptible to... Read more »

Epilepsy: Lifestyle Changes

...should consult an allergist if they suspect foods or additives might be playing a role in such cases.Alcohol and Smoking. Alcohol and smoking should be avoided, although light alcohol consumption... Read more »

Travel to Developing Countries: Infectious Diseases

...but recovery may take 6 - 9 months.Treatment: No specific treatment for acute hepatitis. Abstain from alcohol and sexual contact. Avoid dehydration. Keep own eating and cooking utensils separate... Read more »

Alcoholism: Introduction

...It is a primary disorder and not a symptom of other diseases or emotional problems. The chemistry of alcohol allows it to affect nearly every type of cell in the body, including those in the... Read more »

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