Moderate alcohol consumption is associated with better endothelial function: a cross sectional study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Moderate alcohol consumption is protective against coronary artery disease. Endothelial dysfunction contributes to atherosclerosis and the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease. The effects of alcohol consumption on endothelial func...

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Main Authors: Di Tullio Marco R, Berry Grace, Jin Zhezhen, Boden-Albala Bernadette, Elkind Mitchell SV, Suzuki Keiko, Sacco Ralph L, Homma Shunichi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Cardiovascular Disorders
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2261/9/8