Association between self-reported alcohol consumption and diastolic dysfunction: a cross-sectional study.

Bledar DakaLouise BennetLennart RåstamMargareta I HellgrenYing LiMartin MagnussonUlf Lindblad

Published in: BMJ open (2023)

There was a significant association between alcohol consumption and diastolic dysfunction starting already at low levels that was supported by a dose-dependent pattern. These results need confirmatory studies and are important in public health policies.

Keyphrases

alcohol consumption
public health
left ventricular
blood pressure
oxidative stress
ejection fraction
global health
heart failure
case control
atrial fibrillation