Title of article :
Energy Drink–Induced Near-Fatal Ventricular Arrhythmia Prevented by an Intracardiac Defibrillator Decades After Operative “Repair” of Tetralogy of Fallot
Author/Authors :
Ward، نويسنده , , Alexandra E. and Lipshultz، نويسنده , , Steven E. and Fisher، نويسنده , , Stacy D.، نويسنده ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی سال 2014
Pages :
2
From page :
1124
To page :
1125
Abstract :
We describe a 45-year old man who experienced a potentially fatal arrhythmia after consumption of multiple energy drinks. At 5 years old, he underwent “repair” of tetralogy of Fallot using a patch in the right ventricular outflow tract, and at age 40 had an automatic implantable cardiac defibrillator (AICD) placed. His first AICD shock occurred within 30 minutes after he finished the third energy drink and was preceded by feelings of lightheadedness and severe dizziness. Without the AICD, he likely would have died. The risk of consuming energy drinks in those with underlying structural heart disease and the general population should be determined. Warning labels should be required to inform consumers of the risks posed by these drinks and of appropriate limits for consumption.
Journal title :
American Journal of Cardiology
Serial Year :
2014
Journal title :
American Journal of Cardiology
Record number :
1905942
Link To Document :
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