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How long does it take to get alcohol cardiomyopathy? if you get drunk once a week or every other week is it high risk?
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Different people: will have different experiences and genetics may play a role. To some patients any alcohol at all is cardiotoxic whereas others seem to be almost immune to the cardiac effects. Certainly brain cells are also damaged or destroyed. Moderation or abstinence would seem prudent if you are concerned.
Answered 12/20/2015
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