How much is too much? Even moderate alcohol consumption is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation
Thursday, January 10, 2019 - 19:30
in Health & Medicine
Excessive alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), but what are the effects of moderate and mild consumption on AF? In a new study, researchers showed that regular moderate alcohol consumption results in more electrical evidence of scarring and impairments in electrical signaling compared with non-drinkers and light drinkers.