ACAS

ACAS

Cardiology A clinical trial–Asymptomatic Carotid Atherosclerosis Study which evaluated the 5-yr risk of fatal and non-fatal stroke-primary outcome in Pts with asymptomatic but severe carotid atherosclerosis. See Carotid stenosis.

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Patient discussion about ACAS.

Q. What should I get checked for after a year of alcoholism? I'm a little worried about what damage I might have caused during my little drinking escapade and would like to know what I should get checked out. I had a bit of abdominal pain in my stomach area sometimes after drinking so I am concerned mostly what might have caused that. Any info is appreciated. Thanks.

A. Thanks to all.
I appreciate your help..

Q. My son who is an alcohol abuse is undergoing treatment? My son who is an alcohol abuse is undergoing treatment. He stops his medicines in the middle of the treatment and restart taking alcohol. Doctor had warned to stop consuming alcohol in excess. With heavy drink he comes late at night and it frightens me. He drinks alcohol very badly and behaves violent also. He says he cannot stop. I am getting worried and was finding some information about the harm effects the excess drinking can bring to him?

A. AT SOME POINT ..YOU HAVE TO START THINKING ABOUT YOURSELF,BECAUSE HE WILL CONTINUE TO DRINK AT HOME UNTILL SOMEONE GETS HIRT.HERE ARE SOME EFFECTS ON THE BODY,,,LIVER CANCER,CIRRHOSIS OF THE LIVER,FATTY LIVER...SCAR TISSUE FORM IN THE LIVER,IMPAIRING ITS FUNCTION...ALCOHOL DEPRESSES THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM-PROLONGED ALCOHOL ABUSE PERMANENTLY IMPAIRS BRAIN AND NERVE FUNCTION...FACIALLUSHING,ALCOHOL CAN CAUSE CORONARY HEART DISEASE,HYPERTENSION,HEART FAILURE AND STROKE....GASTRITIS AND ULCERS....PROLONGED DRINKING CAN CAUSE RENAL FAILURE...ALCOHOL PSYCHOSIS..POOR MEMORY,CONFUSION.....ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL SHOULD BE DONE UNDER A DOCTORS CARE.SUDDEN ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL WILL CAUSE DELIRIUM TREMENS(SEVERE SHAKES)HALLUCINATIONS AND CONVULSIONS...AND IN SOME CASES THE ALCOHOLIC WILL MAKE SUICIDE THREATS AND ATTEMPTS MA ACURE,IF THEY ARE WITHOUT ALCOHOL........GOOD LUCK....MRFOOT56

Q. Is holding liquor a sign of a drinking problem? How can I have a drinking problem if I can hold my liquor? Is holding liquor a sign of a drinking problem?

A. Hello, Anyone who drinks too much liquor in too short a time, with too little in their stomach, or with too little body mass gets drunk. Some people can drink more than others because of genetic factors or because they have built up their tolerance, just like any other drug user. Ironically, “holding your liquor” is actually a sign that you may have a drinking problem.