- Recent research indicates heavy alcohol consumption may increase the risk of multiple cardiovascular diseases.
- Light to moderate drinking's effects on cardiovascular health are uncertain.
- The relationship between alcohol consumption and blood pressure, coronary artery disease, stroke risk, atrial fibrillation, and alcoholic cardiomyopathy is complex.
- Significant uncertainty remains regarding any cardiovascular advantage of light to moderate drinking.
- Research identifies multiple gaps, including insufficient randomized trials and limited biomarker data.
Source: Circulation
