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Alcohol -- cardiomyopathy and bicuspid valve
by arokisbobcat, Apr 22, 2009 10:46AM
How much alcohol consumption is necessary to cause alcohol cardiomyopathy? I am also wondering how the effects of alcohol consumption effects a person with BAV.
Prior to being diagnosed with BAV last year, I used to be a binge drinker on weekends. I have since cut back drastically and drink maybe twice a month. In the past, I would never touch alcohol during the week but weekends I would drink quite a bit. I am curious what effect this may have had on my valve. I wasn't diagnosed with any cardiomyopathy but I am interested to know what effects heavy weekend drinking might have on the heart as oppossed to the person who drinks daily.
What recommendations/guidelines do you advice for alcohol consumption do you administer for people with BAV? Also, are people with BAV at more risk of developing cardiomyopathy?
Prior to being diagnosed with BAV last year, I used to be a binge drinker on weekends. I have since cut back drastically and drink maybe twice a month. In the past, I would never touch alcohol during the week but weekends I would drink quite a bit. I am curious what effect this may have had on my valve. I wasn't diagnosed with any cardiomyopathy but I am interested to know what effects heavy weekend drinking might have on the heart as oppossed to the person who drinks daily.
What recommendations/guidelines do you advice for alcohol consumption do you administer for people with BAV? Also, are people with BAV at more risk of developing cardiomyopathy?
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