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Will Consuming Alcohol Worsen Hypertension?

HELLO, MY HUSBAND HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH "CARDIOMEGALY" & TORTUROUS & CALCIFIED AORTA...THE MAIN CAUSE HAVING A "HYPERTENSION"..HES STARTED TAKING "LISINOPRIL"; BUT HE ALSO DRINKS 3 SMALL SHOTS OF BRANDY EVERYDAY...WILL HIS DRINKING ALCOHOL WORSEN HIS "HYPERTENSION"?THANKS!!!
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Indeed yes.... Studies show that alcohol (if taken in required amounts helps reduce cholesterol) ,but with the information provided by you i would suggest him to reduce drinking as he has heart issues already...
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Will Consuming Alcohol Worsen Hypertension?

Indeed yes.... Studies show that alcohol (if taken in required amounts helps reduce cholesterol) ,but with the information provided by you i would suggest him to reduce drinking as he has heart issues already...