Abstract
Additional support for public education and awareness can help to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Since alcohol negatively impacts cardiovascular function, increased clinician emphasis on eliminating alcohol use among people with co-existing CVD is advisable. A deeper understanding of the exact mechanisms of disease, susceptibility to alcohol damage, effective public health interventions and treatments for AC, can optimize
On page 2996, the last sentence in the left column read: Additional policy support for public education and awareness is needed to reduce the harmful use of alcohol. Because alcohol negatively affects cardiovascular function, increased clinician emphasis on eliminating alcohol use among people with coexisting CVD is advisable. Research should be aimed at understanding the exact mechanisms of disease, susceptibility to alcohol damage, effective public health interventions, and