Prevention & lipidsGuideline or statement
Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
- Scientific statement
Recommendations
As issued by the authors
Low alcohol intake (≤1 to 2 drinks/day): no risk to possible risk reduction for CAD, stroke, sudden death and possibly HF; evidence mostly observational
Risk of 1 to 2 drinks/day on AF remains unknown
Heavier intake (binge drinking or on average ≥3 drinks/day) consistently associated with worse outcomes in every CVD entity studied
Unknown whether drinking is part of a healthy lifestyle; clinicians should reinforce healthy lifestyle behaviours (regular physical activity, avoiding tobacco, healthy body weight)
Original publication
Alcohol Use and Cardiovascular Disease: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. Published 9 June 2025. doi:10.1161/cir.0000000000001341
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