Moderate excess alcohol consumption and adverse cardiac remodelling in dilated cardiomyopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The effect of moderate excess alcohol consumption is widely debated and has not been well defined in dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM). There is need for a greater evidence base to help advise patients. We sought to evaluate the effect of moderate excess alcohol consumption on cardiovascular structure, function and outcomes in DCM.

Methods

Prospective longitudinal observational cohort study. Patients with DCM (n=604) were evaluated for a history of moderate excess alcohol consumption (UK government guidelines; >14 units/week for women, >21 units/week for men) at cohort enrolment, had cardiovascular magnetic resonance and were followed up for the composite endpoint of cardiovascular death, heart failure and arrhythmic events. Patients meeting criteria for alcoholic cardi

SUBMITTER: Tayal U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8961767 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature