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  2. Holiday heart syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Holiday heart syndrome, also known as alcohol-induced atrial arrhythmias, is a syndrome defined by an irregular heartbeat and palpitations [1] associated with high levels of ethanol consumption. [2] Holiday heart syndrome was discovered in 1978 when Philip Ettinger discovered the connection between arrhythmia and alcohol consumption. [ 3 ]

  3. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy - Wikipedia

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    Per the American Heart Association (AHA), alcohol is one of the leading causes of dilated cardiomyopathy. [2] However, multiple longitudinal studies have shown a paradoxical lowering of dilated cardiomyopathy with modest-to-moderate alcohol consumption. [2] ACM is a type of heart disease that occurs due to chronic alcohol consumption.

  4. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    However, taking steps to support your heart health can help you lower your risk of many types of cardiovascular disease, such as stroke or heart attacks. This article originally appeared on Hims ...

  5. Atherosclerosis: What Men Need to Know About Plaque ... - AOL

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    Limiting your alcohol consumption, ideally to less than 2 drinks per day for men or 1 drink per day or less for women Including more stress-relieving activities in your daily routine Quitting or ...

  6. Angina - Wikipedia

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    Angina, also known as angina pectoris, is chest pain or pressure, usually caused by insufficient blood flow to the heart muscle (myocardium). [2] It is most commonly a symptom of coronary artery disease. [2] Angina is typically the result of partial obstruction or spasm of the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle. [3]

  7. What Is Heart Disease? Everything You Need to Know - AOL

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    Excessive alcohol use. Binge drinking is associated with a higher risk of heart disease. Studies show that alcohol weakens the heart’s ability to contract and pump blood. Binge drinking has been ...

  8. Wikipedia:Osmosis/Angina pectoris - Wikipedia

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    Video explanation. Author: Tanner Marshall, MS Editor: Rishi Desai, MD, MPH Angina comes from the latin angere, which means to strangle, and pectoris comes from pectus, meaning chest—so angina pectoris loosely translates to “strangling of the chest”, which actually makes a lot of sense, because angina pectoris is caused by reduced blood flow which causes ischemia to the heart muscle, or ...

  9. Alcohol deaths have more than doubled in recent years ...

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    The main causes of alcohol-related death were cardiovascular disease — primarily due to heart attacks and strokes — as well as certain "common and serious cancers" as well as cirrhosis of the ...