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Alcohol excess effects on heart?
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Cardiomyopathy: There r many--similar 2diabetes but weakening the heart muscle is probably the worst.
Answered 7/29/2012
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Alcohol: Effects depend on the amount consumed. Small to moderate consumption causes reduced risks of blood clots , stone formation , diabetes & rheumatoid arthritis. Large consumption causes impaired memory & vision, anemia, cardiomyopathy, hepatitis, cancer mouth/esophagus, gastritis, pancreatitis, diabetes type 2, depression, anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, panic, cravings.
Answered 5/30/2015
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