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Systematic Review of the Effect of Daily Alcohol Intake on Blood Pressure

Posted on August 12, 2009 17:02

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This article reviews the literature examine the effects of daily alcohol use on blood pressure.  The authors found significant increases in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure after alcohol intake.   

McFadden, B., Brensinger, C., Berlin, J., Townsend, R. (2005). Systematic review of the effect of daily alcohol intake on blood pressure. American Journal of Hypertension, 18(2), 276-286.

Authors: Christopher B. McFadden, Colleen M. Brensinger, Jesse A. Berlin, Raymond R. Townsend.

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