New numbers show that about 10 – 15 million Americans are abusing alcohol. In other words, a lot of individuals are excessively drinking which negatively affects their daily lives. A new research suggests that there’s a link between too much drinking and cardiovascular diseases, which is the top cause of death globally.
Alcohol abuse increases the likelihood of experiencing atrial fibrillation, heart attack or heart failure, based on a research published last Monday. The results were released in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.
Alcohol Abuse Linked To Higher Heart Risks, Study Says
An estimated 10 million to 15 million Americans abuse alcohol, meaning excessive drinking negatively affects their lives. Now, research suggests a link between too much drinking and heart problems, the No. 1 cause of death worldwide. Read more…
Dr. Gregory M. Marcus, director of clinical research in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco and the senior author of the study, explains that what’s really surprising about the results is the connection between the increased risk for heart attack or myocardial infarction. There were previous studies that suggested moderate drinking as beneficial.
On the other hand, Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, director of women’s heart health at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City, says that scientists and the media have been emphasizing on the good components of alcohol. She explained that our views about alcohol have been influenced because the substance has been glamorized as being helpful in achieving a heart-healthy life. Though drinking in excess is another story, the public should try to understand the effects of alcohol and not glamorize it as something that we need in our daily lives.
Alcohol Abuse Linked To Higher Heart Risks, Study Says
One of the most surprising findings… is that people who abused alcohol are at increased risk for heart attack or myocardial infarction,” said Dr. Gregory M. Marcus, director of clinical research in the Division of Cardiology at the University of California, San Francisco and senior author of the study. Past data suggests that moderate drinking may be protective, he said, helping ward off this disease. Read more…
Based on the National Institutes of Health, excessive drinking can eventually lead to accidents, cirrhosis, and cancers. However, there are even cardiovascular studies that suggested moderate drinking is good for the heart.
Dr. Marcus initiated the investigation. He and his colleagues wanted to find out about the impact of excessive drinking especially in developing chronic diseases. The data that was used in the research was based on the Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project’s California State Ambulatory Surgery Databases, Emergency Department Databases and State Inpatient Databases. Their analysis involved California residents, 21 years and above, who were hospitalized in 2005-2009.
Alcohol Abuse Linked To Higher Heart Risks, Study Says
The authors of the new study cite a 2007 study published in the journal Circulation. Not only did moderate drinking lead to no negative effects, the study authors concluded that “moderate drinking may lower the risk of heart failure. Read more…
What we need to remember: too much of something is never a good thing. Occasional drinking has long been part of our lives, especially if we simply want to have a good time with family and friends. However, it’s never good if you drink excessively.
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