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Case Reports
. 1987 Mar;14(3):370-2.
doi: 10.1016/0167-5273(87)90210-5.

Acute left ventricular failure caused by acute on chronic alcohol consumption

S R Cunningham, E Y Tsoi, A A Adgey
Case Reports

Acute left ventricular failure caused by acute on chronic alcohol consumption

S R Cunningham et al. Int J Cardiol. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

We present a case of acute left ventricular failure following acute on chronic alcohol consumption. Left ventricular ejection fraction, which was 26% on admission, returned to normal on discharge. Atrial fibrillation, a marked reduction in left ventricular ejection fraction and increase in left ventricular wall thickness were attributable to acute on chronic alcohol consumption. Left-sided hemiplegia was associated with recurrence of atrial fibrillation.

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