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tachycardia and alcohol

Does anyone know of any alcohol that does not cause rapid heartbeat as I did like to enjoy some wine but fear this is a trigger for me.?
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1423357 tn?1511085442
Make that:
....if you are prone...
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1423357 tn?1511085442
Ethanol, (C2H6O),is present in any type of alcholic beverage.  It's a vasodialator, so your heart will beat faster to maintain blood pressure.  If you are print to SVT, any alcoholic beverage can be a trigger.
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