Sad cheers for drinkers as research finds alcohol interferes with heart's rhythm

By Bridie Smith
Updated December 25 2016 - 6:08pm, first published December 7 2016 - 11:49am
Cardiologist Peter Kistler has some bad news for people who like a tipple.  Photo: Penny Stephens
Cardiologist Peter Kistler has some bad news for people who like a tipple. Photo: Penny Stephens
Even one drink can increase your risk of having an irregular heartbeat.  Photo: iStock
Even one drink can increase your risk of having an irregular heartbeat. Photo: iStock

In heartbreaking news for those fond of a tipple, researchers have found that moderate drinking of alcohol increases the risk of having an irregular heartbeat.

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