The Effects of Ethanol on the Heart: Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy

Alcoholic-dilated Cardiomyopathy (ACM) is the most prevalent form of ethanol-induced heart damage. Ethanol induces ACM in a dose-dependent manner, independently of nutrition, vitamin, or electrolyte disturbances. It has synergistic effects with other heart risk factors. ACM produces a progressive re...

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Main Author: Joaquim Fernández-Solà
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/2/572