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By Richard N. Fogoros, M.D., About.com Guide to Heart Disease since 2000

"Heavy" Drinking Risky After Heart Attack

Monday November 29, 2004
A new report indicates that patients who have engaged in "binge" drinking during the year prior to a heart attack have a much higher chance of dying when the heart attack occurs. How much drinking is considered "binge" drinking in this study? The answer, which can be found here, may surprise you.

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