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Holiday heart syndrome was discovered in 1978 when Philip Ettinger discovered the connection between arrhythmia and alcohol consumption. [3] It received its common name as it is associated with the binge drinking common during the holidays. [4]
Symptoms of binge drinking can be hard to decipher, especially for older adults. “Older drinkers might be retired, live alone, and socialize less. As a result, their drinking might have less of ...
Women in the binge-drinking category were 68% more likely to develop heart disease compared to women who said they were moderate drinkers. Binge drinking was defined as having more than three ...
ACM is a type of heart disease that occurs due to chronic alcohol consumption. The etiology of ACM is multifactorial, with a combination of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors playing a role. [2] The direct toxic effects of alcohol on the heart muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) are considered the primary cause of ACM. [2]
Binge-drinking by people otherwise considered to be light drinkers is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular problems and mortality. [66] Binge drinking increases cardiovascular toxicity due to its adverse effects on the electrical conduction system of the heart and the process of atherothrombosis. [67]
Not only can excessive alcohol use cause heart disease, but binge drinking, ... Furthermore, the potential beneficial effect of occasional alcohol uses such as celebrating a family occasion ...
Binge drinking is associated with increased impulsivity, impairments in spatial working memory and impaired emotional learning. These adverse effects are believed to be due to the neurotoxic effects of repeated withdrawal from alcohol on aberrant neuronal plasticity and cortical damage.
With light to moderate drinking, there seems to be a “mild reduction” in the risk for certain heart events, Tawakol explains. But with alcohol and cancer, the risk “just goes up continually ...