A 28-year-old-man admitted to emergency department with ventricular tachycardia. Patient
had drunk 3 cans of 250-mL energy drink 5 hours before the basketball match; he had
palpitation and nausea before the match. After 30 minutes of the match, during the
break, patient lost his consciousness. On admission, normal cardiac rhythm was achieved
by cardioversion, and the patient was hospitalized and died on the third day. Energy
drinks generally contain caffeine, taurine, various vitamins, glucose, and herbal
extracts such as guarana and ginseng. Especially in high doses, caffeine can cause
palpitations and supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmia. Energy drink consumers
should be informed about their severe adverse effects in case of overuse.
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Article Info
Publication History
Published online: July 29, 2013
Accepted:
June 22,
2013
Received:
June 11,
2013
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