Energy Drinks and Atrial Fibrillation: An Unusual Case of Caution.

Authors :: Hanif M
Saleem S
Naz S
Sundas F
Source :: Cureus [Cureus] 2020 Oct 05; Vol. 12 (10), pp. e10807. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 Oct 05.
Publication Year :: 2020
Abstract: The most well-known type of cardiovascular arrhythmia in the United States and worldwide is atrial fibrillation (AF). Generally, 2.3 million individuals are determined to have AF in the United States. Energy drinks contain caffeine, taurine, theophylline, and sugars that enhance alertness. Consumption of energy drinks is mounting in the young population and has been associated with AF, regardless of the lack of conclusive evidence in the literature. This is a case report of a 22-year-old male without any significant cardiac history who was diagnosed with AF following intake of energy drinks.<br />Competing Interests: The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.<br /> (Copyright © 2020, Hanif et al.)