The present mini-review analyzes the relationship between caffeine and atrial fibrillation (AF) and specifically referred to the association between energy drinks (EDs) and occurrence of AF. The topic is very actual whereas data in literature are controversial. The quantity of caffeine in EDs is really high and is often underestimated by users. Several case-reports suggested a risk of AF in subjects assuming high quantity of EDs and it is becoming a social problem due to the wide use of mix drinks (EDs and alcohol) among youth.
Caffeine, Energy Drinks and Atrial Fibrillation: A Mini-Review / Pennella, Sonia; Farinetti, Alberto; Mattioli, Anna Vittoria. - In: BAOJ NUTRITION. - ELETTRONICO. - 1:1(2015), pp. 1-4.
Caffeine, Energy Drinks and Atrial Fibrillation: A Mini-Review
PENNELLA, SONIA;FARINETTI, Alberto;MATTIOLI, Anna Vittoria
2015
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The present mini-review analyzes the relationship between caffeine and atrial fibrillation (AF) and specifically referred to the association between energy drinks (EDs) and occurrence of AF. The topic is very actual whereas data in literature are controversial. The quantity of caffeine in EDs is really high and is often underestimated by users. Several case-reports suggested a risk of AF in subjects assuming high quantity of EDs and it is becoming a social problem due to the wide use of mix drinks (EDs and alcohol) among youth.
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