A 27-year-old member asked:
I am a recovering alcoholic. can my addiction contribute to cardiomyopathy?
3 doctor answers • 11 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stuart Wasseranswered
Addiction Medicine 37 years experience
Yes: Alcohol is a known toxin to the heart and can lead to a weaker heart muscle and irregularities of the heart rhythm.
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Dr. James Marxanswered
Pain Management 50 years experience
Yes: There are a cardiomyopathies with direct association with various types of alcohol ingestion, some of which may not be directly related to the alcohol but some of the other ingredients of the drink.
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Dr. Rick Kochanswered
Cardiology 24 years experience
Yes: Yes however etoh cardiomyopathies can be reversible when cause is eliminated in conjunction with medicines that help the heart heal. Other causes must also be excluded. See a cardiologist if not doing so already.
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