Alcohol and atherosclerosis

Atherosclerosis is manifested as coronary artery disease (CAD), ischemic stroke and peripheral vascular disease. Moderate alcohol consumption has been associated with reduction of CAD complications. Apparently, red wine offers more benefits than any other kind of drinks, probably due to flavonoids....

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Main Authors: DA LUZ PROTASIO L., COIMBRA SILMARA R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Academia Brasileira de Ciências 2001-01-01
Series:Anais da Academia Brasileira de Ciências
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0001-37652001000100006