Ive got dilated cardiomyopathy probably thru too much alcohol. Im not an alcoholic nor alcohol dependant and havent touched a drop in 5 months. How dangerous would it be to have a couple of glasses of wine at an upcoming family function? Would be back to absention straight after function
Hello. Welcome to Chat Doctor, and thank you for your question. I understand your concern. Well, I would recommend you not to Chat Doctor.  The heart takes up to 15-20 years of regular, moderate amounts of alcohol intake to enlarge (dilate). The positive thing is that there is a great chance of the heart assuming its regular chamber size, after discontinuing alcohol. If this does happen, it is only then when it would not matter if you have a