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Association between alcohol consumption and systolic ventricular function: a population-based study

BACKGROUND: Although moderate alcohol consumption is associated with decreased clinical heart failure, there are no population-based studies evaluating the relationship between alcohol consumption and left ventricular (LV) systolic function. We sought to evaluate the relationship between alcohol consumption and LV systolic function in the community. METHODS: In a population-based random sample of 2,042 adults, age >/=45 years, we assessed alcohol consumption by a self-administered questionnaire. Responders were categorized by alcohol consumption level: abstainer, former drinker, light drinker (<1 drink a day), moderate drinker (1-2 drinks a day), and heavy drinker (>2 drinks a day). Systolic function was assessed by echocardiography. RESULTS: We identified 38 cases of systolic dysfunction in 182 abstainers, 309 former drinkers, 1,028 light drinkers, 251 moderate drinkers, and 146 heavy drinkers. A U-shaped relationship was observed between alcohol consumption and moderate systolic dysfunction (LV ejection fraction [LVEF] 50% or

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  • Authors

    Yousaf H.; Rodeheffer R.J.; Paterick T.E.; Ashary Z.; Ahmad M.N.; Ammar K.A.

  • Issue

    Am.Heart J. / pages 861-868 / volume 167

  • Published Date

    june 2014

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