Acute coronary ischemia during alcohol withdrawal: a case report
2011
Acute Coronary Ischemia During Alcohol Withdrawal: A Case Report
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Rodrigo Chaturaka, Epa Dhanesha Seneviratne, Sriram Ganeshalingam, Jayasinghe Saroj
Primary Institution: University Medical Unit, National Hospital of Sri Lanka
Hypothesis
Can alcohol withdrawal lead to acute coronary events?
Conclusion
Acute coronary ischemia can occur during alcohol withdrawal, highlighting the need for increased awareness among clinicians.
Supporting Evidence
- The patient showed ECG features of acute coronary ischemia during alcohol withdrawal.
- There is limited clinical evidence linking alcohol withdrawal to acute coronary events.
- Many cases of acute ischemia may go unnoticed and attributed to other complications.
Takeaway
Sometimes, when people stop drinking alcohol suddenly, their heart can get really sick, even if they don't feel any pain.
Methodology
Case report of a 52-year-old man with ECG changes during alcohol withdrawal.
Limitations
Only one case is reported, limiting generalizability.
Participant Demographics
52-year-old heavy alcohol user from Sri Lanka.
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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