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My heart valve is replaced with mechanical. it can v calcium diposions after long time affects function. alcohol consumption will clear this diposion?
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NO: Mild to moderate alcohol use can increase "good" cholesterol , but doesn't affect calcium deposits on valve. I suspect you are on a blood thinner for valve, which CAN be adversely affected by alcohol.
Answered 7/15/2014
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