Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications
Cardiovascular illnesses remain the primary cause of death, accounting for at least 17.9 million fatalities per year and posing a significant public health problem because of its extensive predominance and effect on healthcare systems. The etiology of cardiovascular disease is complex and involves s...
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| author | Ovidiu Stefan Georgescu Liviu Martin Georgică Costinel Târtea Alexandra-Daniela Rotaru-Zavaleanu Sorin Nicolae Dinescu Ramona Constantina Vasile Andrei Gresita Veronica Gheorman Madalina Aldea Venera Cristina Dinescu |
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| description | Cardiovascular illnesses remain the primary cause of death, accounting for at least 17.9 million fatalities per year and posing a significant public health problem because of its extensive predominance and effect on healthcare systems. The etiology of cardiovascular disease is complex and involves several environmental and lifestyle factors. Alcohol use is a highly important determinant because of its dual-edged effect on cardiovascular health. Multiple studies indicate that moderate alcohol consumption may have certain advantages, such as slight enhancements in lipid profiles. Conversely, excessive alcohol intake is associated with serious negative consequences, including cardiomyopathy, hypertension, arrhythmias, and even mortality. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the several effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health and their understanding within the medical field over time. It uses an interpretative narrative review methodology and analyzes studies that focus on genetic risk factors, gender differences, and shifts in paradigms in recent years. This article highlights the need for obtaining a thorough understanding of the effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health to support public health guidelines and clinical practice, and it underscores the significance of including alcohol consumption into the broader context of cardiovascular risk management and identifies important subjects for further study. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-e652b5790cd14183b62fb5ec00687e972025-08-20T01:55:37ZengMDPI AGLife2075-17292024-09-01149113410.3390/life14091134Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term ImplicationsOvidiu Stefan Georgescu0Liviu Martin1Georgică Costinel Târtea2Alexandra-Daniela Rotaru-Zavaleanu3Sorin Nicolae Dinescu4Ramona Constantina Vasile5Andrei Gresita6Veronica Gheorman7Madalina Aldea8Venera Cristina Dinescu9Doctoral School, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaFaculty of Medical Care, Titu Maiorescu University, Văcărești Road, no 187, 040051 Bucharest, RomaniaDepartment of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Epidemiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Physiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment 3 Medical Semiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Psychiatry, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaDepartment of Health Promotion and Occupational Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Craiova, 2 Petru Rares Str., 200349 Craiova, RomaniaCardiovascular illnesses remain the primary cause of death, accounting for at least 17.9 million fatalities per year and posing a significant public health problem because of its extensive predominance and effect on healthcare systems. The etiology of cardiovascular disease is complex and involves several environmental and lifestyle factors. Alcohol use is a highly important determinant because of its dual-edged effect on cardiovascular health. Multiple studies indicate that moderate alcohol consumption may have certain advantages, such as slight enhancements in lipid profiles. Conversely, excessive alcohol intake is associated with serious negative consequences, including cardiomyopathy, hypertension, arrhythmias, and even mortality. The aim of this study is to provide a comprehensive analysis of the several effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health and their understanding within the medical field over time. It uses an interpretative narrative review methodology and analyzes studies that focus on genetic risk factors, gender differences, and shifts in paradigms in recent years. This article highlights the need for obtaining a thorough understanding of the effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health to support public health guidelines and clinical practice, and it underscores the significance of including alcohol consumption into the broader context of cardiovascular risk management and identifies important subjects for further study.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/9/1134alcohol consumptioncardiovascular diseaseheavy drinkingbinge drinkingmoderate drinkinghypertension |
| spellingShingle | Ovidiu Stefan Georgescu Liviu Martin Georgică Costinel Târtea Alexandra-Daniela Rotaru-Zavaleanu Sorin Nicolae Dinescu Ramona Constantina Vasile Andrei Gresita Veronica Gheorman Madalina Aldea Venera Cristina Dinescu Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications Life alcohol consumption cardiovascular disease heavy drinking binge drinking moderate drinking hypertension |
| title | Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications |
| title_full | Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications |
| title_fullStr | Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications |
| title_full_unstemmed | Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications |
| title_short | Alcohol Consumption and Cardiovascular Disease: A Narrative Review of Evolving Perspectives and Long-Term Implications |
| title_sort | alcohol consumption and cardiovascular disease a narrative review of evolving perspectives and long term implications |
| topic | alcohol consumption cardiovascular disease heavy drinking binge drinking moderate drinking hypertension |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-1729/14/9/1134 |
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