Caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia: an unrecognised danger of healthfood products

M.E. Cannon; Clive Cooke; J.S. Mccarthy

Caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia: an unrecognised danger of healthfood products

M.E. Cannon, Clive Cooke, J.S. Mccarthy

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Abstract

We describe a 25-year-old woman with pre-existing mitral valve prolapse who developed intractable ventricular fibrillation after consuming a "natural energy" guarana health drink containing a high concentration of caffeine. This case highlights the need for adequate labelling and regulation of such products.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	520-521
Journal	Medical Journal of Australia
Volume	174
Issue number	10
Publication status	Published - 2001

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Caffeine-induced cardiac arrhythmia: an unrecognised danger of healthfood products

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