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  • A closer look at alcohol’s effect on heart health

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    It is a type of dilated cardiomyopathy since it involves dilation or enlargement of one of the heart’s chambers. Alcoholic cardiomyopathy can present with signs and symptoms of congestive heart failure. Patients may present with dilated cardiomyopathy with systolic dysfunction. Acute vs. chronic It is estimated, approximately 21-36% of all non-ischemic cardiomyopathies are attributed to…

  • Does Alcohol Withdrawal Cause Seizures?

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    For mild alcohol withdrawal that’s not at risk of worsening, your provider may prescribe carbamazepine or gabapentin to help with symptoms. Symptoms of alcohol withdrawal tend to peak 24 to 72 hours after your last drink. Binge drinking is defined as a pattern of alcohol intake that causes the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to be…