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Patients with heart rhythm disorder warned against heavy alcohol consumption
(European Society of Cardiology) Fourteen drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation, according to research published in EP Europace, a journal of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC). " Our study suggests that atrial fibrillation patients should avoid heavy alcohol consumption to prevent stroke and other complications, " said author Dr. Boyoung Joung of Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - December 2, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Texas A & M research suggests strokes may cause increased preference for alcohol
(Texas A&M University) Brain changes after stroke may lead to increase in alcohol-seeking behavior, at least in animal models, according to research published Wednesday in the journal Scientific Reports.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 31, 2017 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news

Alcohol may increase risk of some types of stroke but not others
(BioMed Central) Light and moderate alcohol consumption of up to two drinks per day is associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke but seems to have no effect on a person's risk of hemorrhagic stroke, according to a study published in the open access journal BMC Medicine. High-to-heavy drinking was found to be associated with increased risk of all stroke types.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - November 23, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Moderate alcohol use associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation
(American College of Cardiology) Even in moderation, consumption of wine and hard liquor may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, an abnormally fast heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and dementia, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology. The research did not identify a similar risk for moderate consumption of beer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 14, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Drinking alcohol several times a week increases the risk of stroke mortality
(University of Eastern Finland) Consuming alcohol more frequently than twice a week increases the risk of stroke mortality in men, according to a study carried out at the University of Eastern Finland. The results show that the effects of alcohol are not limited to the amount consumed, but also the frequency of drinking matters.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - March 19, 2014 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Excessive alcohol consumption increases the progression of atherosclerosis and the risk of stroke
(University of Eastern Finland) A Finnish population-based study showed that binge drinking was associated with increased atherosclerotic progression in an 11-year follow-up of middle-aged men. The progression of atherosclerosis was increased among men who consumed 6 drinks or more on one occasion. In addition, the risk of stroke increased among men who had at least one hangover per year.
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - October 21, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news