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How does alcohol affect surgery?

Alcohol is known to have long term effects on the brain, heart, liver and nervous system. Excess alcohol can also increase your blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In this video, Dr. Ganan tells us some of the risks associated with alcohol dependency after a surgery such as seizures.

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