Key result
High alcohol intake is linked to increased risk of AF and SCD.
Why the study?
Alcohol is pervasive globally and cardiac arrhythmias, specifically atrial fibrillation, are a critical health issue, prompting exploration of the interplay between alcohol and arrhythmia.
Does alcohol consumption affect the risk of cardiac arrhythmias?
Does alcohol consumption affect the risk of cardiac arrhythmias?
This review highlights the significant interplay between alcohol consumption and the development of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation.
Supports alcohol moderation counseling in arrhythmia patients; leaves open need for randomized trials to confirm causality.
Background: Alcohol is a pervasive substance in the US and the world in general. Cardiac arrythmias, specifically atrial fibrillation, are also a critical health issue. The interplay between alcohol and arrythmia is explored here. Methods: Original research, editorials and other literature reviews were searched and assessed for candidacy for inclusion and ability to contribute to this article. Conclusions: Alcohol consumption has a significant interplay with cardiac arrhythmia.
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Kilcoyne et al. (2023) conducted a review in Cardiac arrhythmias. Alcohol consumption was evaluated. Alcohol consumption has a significant interplay with cardiac arrhythmia, with high intake directly increasing the risk of atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death.
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