How does alcohol effect the cardiovascular system?

Answer 1

If enough alcohol is consumed, liver caner is definitely a possibility. When cancer occurs, the liver is no longer functional. The liver is a major organ where blood passes through to be cleaned, and then is sent to different parts of the body.

Answer 2

Alchohol is a drug. It's actually a depressent that will effect your brain. If your brain cannot function correctly and your liver is working harder than it should, there is no doubt that your cardio is at harm.

Answer 3

It inhibits ADH (aka vasopressin), therefore urination increases and blood volume drops (resulting in a temporary decrease in blood pressure). It increases blood flow to the skin, intestines, and stomach, but decreases blood flow to the muscles.

Answer 4

Alcohol thins the blood and improves its profile (increases good cholesterol, reduces bad cholesterol, reduces harmful clotting, etc.) and improves overall cardiovascular health.

Answer 5

A BAC of .25% causes a noticeable decrease in heart rate. Long-term use of alcohol has been linked to an increase in cardiovascular diseases like strokes or Heart disease.

Answer 6

Excessive use of alcohol has detrimental effects on the cardiovascular system. Abusing alcohol can cause high blood pressure and damage to the heart muscle.

Answer 7

Alcohol can cause dilation of blood vessels and could also burn your vessels(maybe).

Answer 8

Well your ATB rate would vary by the amount of alcohol consumed and it kills blood cells. It rases heart pressure which could lead to seizure, heart attack, or malignant tumors.

Answer 9

It kills you. Just do acid, it's cooler.