Question

Regular binge drinking can change blood flow, and it can be a precursor for developing _____, which refers to hardening of the arteries.

Answer 1

The answer is arteriosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can make your carotid arteries narrower and less flexible over time. This limits the amount of blood flow to your organs. Studies have shown an excess risk of incident atherosclerosis observed among heavy alcohol consumers (> or =100 g/d) that clearly surpassed the risk burden afforded by heavy smoking.