Moderate alcohol use associated with increased risk for atrial fibrillation

Tuesday, July 15, 2014 - 22:31 in Health & Medicine

Even in moderation, consumption of wine and hard liquor may be a risk factor for atrial fibrillation, an abnormally fast heartbeat that can lead to stroke, heart failure and dementia, according to new research. Moderate drinking was defined as one to three drinks per day. The research did not identify a similar risk for moderate consumption of beer.

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