When alcohol consumption becomes excessive and prolonged over time, it can have serious consequences for the heart. One of these is alcoholic cardiomyopathy, a potentially life-threatening disease in which prolonged consumption of large amounts of alcohol weakens the heart muscle. The heart becomes less effective at pumping blood, leading, if left untreated, to heart failure. The good news? This condition is preventable and, in many cases, even reversible with the right lifestyle changes. Let's find out together what you need to know.