2023
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.40364
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Chronic Alcoholism and Its Health Implications: A Case Report

Abstract: Individuals with chronic alcohol use can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period of time and then exhibit signs of advanced heart and liver diseases with an abrupt onset. Herein, we present a case of a 60-year-old male with severe alcohol use disorder who presented with newly diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AF) with rapid ventricular response (RVR), dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), and alcohol-associated cirrhosis following an episode of binge drinking.

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“…ACM generated progressive heart failure, cardiac dysfunction, and abnormal electrocardiogram. 19 Longterm alcohol consumption caused damage to the heart, which manifested as impaired systolic function, enlarged heart chambers, and eventually heart failure. 20 The present data showed that alcohol significantly impaired cardiac function and structure as determined by ECG and histological examination.…”
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“…ACM generated progressive heart failure, cardiac dysfunction, and abnormal electrocardiogram. 19 Longterm alcohol consumption caused damage to the heart, which manifested as impaired systolic function, enlarged heart chambers, and eventually heart failure. 20 The present data showed that alcohol significantly impaired cardiac function and structure as determined by ECG and histological examination.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Long-term alcohol consumption induces alcoholic cardiomyopathy (ACM). ACM generated progressive heart failure, cardiac dysfunction, and abnormal electrocardiogram . Long-term alcohol consumption caused damage to the heart, which manifested as impaired systolic function, enlarged heart chambers, and eventually heart failure .…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%