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To the Editor: Paz et al. (Sept. 26 issue)¹ studied the effects of ethanol on obstruction of the left ventricular outflow tract in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. They noted an increase of 63 percent in the mean outflow tract gradient in response to 50 ml of 40 percent ethanol and stated, "Patients with this disorder should be cautioned about the potentially harmful effects of this commonly used substance." Should patients with this condition abstain from alcohol on the basis of this finding?

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