Why the study?
Does increased alcohol consumption affect the augmentation index (a measure of arterial wave reflection) in healthy young men?
Population
329 healthy young men (mean age 28 years) from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Young Adults (ARYA) study
Comparison
Higher levels of alcohol consumption vs Very light drinkers (<1 glass/day)
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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May support moderation counseling in young men; leaves open causal effects on arterial stiffness.
Does increased alcohol consumption affect the augmentation index (a measure of arterial wave reflection) in healthy young men?
Heavy alcohol consumption (>3 glasses/day) is associated with increased arterial stiffness (higher augmentation index) in healthy young men, suggesting early vascular damage.
VANTRIJP et al. (2005) studied this question.
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