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

被引：84

作者：

Cannon, ME ^{[1
]}

Cooke, CT

McCarthy, JS

机构：

[1] Fremantle Hosp, Dept Emergency Med, Fremantle, WA 6959, Australia

[2] QEII Med Ctr, Path Ctr, Nedlands, WA, Australia

[3] Univ Western Australia, Fremantle Hosp, Dept Med, Fremantle, WA USA

来源：

MEDICAL JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA | 2001年 / 174卷 / 10期

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D O I：

10.5694/j.1326-5377.2001.tb143404.x

中图分类号：

R5 [内科学];

学科分类号：

1002 ; 100201 ;

摘要：

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.

引用

页码：520 / 521

页数：2

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