INTRODUCTION

Alcohol: A potent psychoactive drug, causes acute and chronic changes in all organ systems. Alcohol consumption in large quantities over a long period of time causes cardiac morbidity. Association between excessive consumption and congestive cardiomyopathy has long been known. ⁽¹⁾ Patients consuming > 90 g of alcohol a day for > 5 years are at risk for the development of asymptomatic Alcoholic Cardiomyopathy.⁽²⁾ CPK-MB is a sensitive, specific and cost effective test used in diagnosis of acute myocardial infarction.⁽³⁾⁽⁴⁾ Few studies, in alcoholics show raised levels due to chronic myocardial damage.

Dr Paramveer Singh

Flat No. 8, Rohideshwar CHS, Plot No. 6, Gurudwara Marg, Sec 19,

Nerul East, Navi Mumbai – 400706, Maharashtra

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