Dawn O. Kleindorfer, MD, FAHA, Chair; Amytis Towfighi, MD, FAHA, Vice Chair; Seemant
Chaturvedi, MD, FAHA; Kevin M. Cockroft, MD, MSc, FAHA; Jose Gutierrez, MD, MPH; …

Background and aims Alcohol use is a major contributor to injuries, mortality and the burden
of disease. This review updates knowledge on risk relations between dimensions of alcohol …

The goal of much observational research is to identify risk factors that have a causal effect
on health and social outcomes. However, observational data are subject to biases from …

The aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based
recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously …

Background The contribution of various risk factors to the burden of stroke worldwide is
unknown, particularly in countries of low and middle income. We aimed to establish the …

Objective To conduct a comprehensive systematic review and meta-analysis of studies
assessing the effect of alcohol consumption on multiple cardiovascular outcomes. Design …

The heart and vascular system are susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol. Alcohol is an
active toxin that undergoes widespread diffusion throughout the body, causing multiple …

Background and Purpose—This guideline provides an overview of the evidence on
established and emerging risk factors for stroke to provide evidence-based …

Objectives To investigate the association between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular
disease at higher resolution by examining the initial lifetime presentation of 12 cardiac …

Just as binge drinking rates differ for men and women, the predictors and consequences of
binge drinking vary by gender as well. This article examines these differences and how …