ST elevation myocardial infarction in a young patient after ingestion of caffeinated energy drink and ecstasy
10.5847/wjem.j.issn.1920-8642.2012.04.012
- Author:
Israelit Hanan SHLOMO
1
;
Strizevsky ALGXANDER
;
Raviv BENNIDOR
Author Information
1. Department of Emergency Medicine
- Keywords:
Energy drink;
Caffeine;
MDMA
- From:
World Journal of Emergency Medicine
2012;3(4):305-307
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
BACKGROUND: Caffeinated energy drinks are widely used worldwide. They are associated with a variety of adverse effects and are of concern to health authorities, yet there is still scarce information about their adverse effects and inadequate awareness among medical personnel. METHODS: Case description and discussion of a patient presenting to the emergency room after overdose of energy drinks in combination with 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). RESULTS: Despite best medical efforts, the patient died of fatal cardiac arrhythmias. There is a paucity of information about adverse effects of energy drinks. CONCLUSION: Although energy drinks are widely used, there is a lack of awareness in the population and medical staff about their hazards.
