Understanding Alcohol’s Impact On Heart Rate Variability: Insights For Cardiovascular Health And Alcohol Misuse
Alcohol affects heart rate variability (HRV), a measure of heart function linked to stress and health outcomes. Acute alcohol intake reduces HRV, indicating impaired autonomic balance. Chronic consumption further reduces HRV, correlating with oxidative stress and inflammation and increasing cardiovascular risk. HRV can be a marker for alcohol-related cardiovascular damage and a tool for monitoring…